Supporting Nurse's Training for Women in Guatemala Reina in her Conalfa classroom. Mery and her employer show her intern contract. Delmy with her class.

Kateri Tekakwitha Fund

Org #9788
Vetted since 2011 Site Visit Verified
1997
year founded
$86,997
raised on GlobalGiving
12
years fundraising
9
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

The Kateri Tekakwitha Fund exists to empower Guatemalan women to break the cycle of poverty by having a positive impact on their lives, families, and communities through collaboration, educational scholarships, and support.

Project Leaders
Kay Sweeney
Kay Sweeney
Carmela Paz
Carmela Paz
Maria Candelaria Sut Canu
Maria Candelaria Sut Canu
Team
Kay Sweeney
Organization Information
PO Box 906
Pacifica, CA 94044
United States
650 738 9551
Organization Information
PO Box 906
Pacifica, CA 94044
United States
650 738 9551

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Intern Program Goals Validated by CRS Study

By Melissa Vlach | Kateri Tekakwitha Fund Board Member

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) recently issued a study entitled “Between Rootedness and the Decision to Migrate: Push and Retention Factors of Migration in Guatemala.” In this study, they... Read the full report ›

Our Healthcare Project Just Keeps Moving Along

By Kay Sweeney | Managing Director

The Healthcare Program is our newest program. It was initiated with a scholarship for Josefina in January 2022. She was joined in the program by Sandra in July 2022. Sandy started her training in... Read the full report ›

Four New Interns Start Their Adventure

By Melissa Vlach | Kateri Board Member

Meet the New Kateri Tekakwitha Fund Interns Four new interns  started their intern adventure in July.  They will complete their year-long internships in June 2024.  Read... Read the full report ›
WARNING: Javascript is currently disabled or is not available in your browser. GlobalGiving makes extensive use of Javascript and will not function properly with Javascript disabled. Please enable Javascript and refresh this page.