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
$96,145
raised on GlobalGiving
13
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:

Hurray for Sandra!

By Kay Sweeney | Managing Director

2024 Successes   Sandra Sandra dreamed of going into the medical field, and a Kateri Healthcare Scholarship provided the financial help she needed to continue her studies. Despite this, the road... Read the full report ›

The Development of an Internship: Yensi's Story

By Kay Sweeney | Managing Director

Yensi graduated in 2016. She worked at home embroidering and with her grandparents selling. She had not practiced her profession for eight years. She wanted to be one of those selected to demonstrate... Read the full report ›

Karyn Choy Gathers Healthcare Project Women

By Karyn Choy | Health Care Program Mentor

Karyn Choy, mentor to the Healthcare participants, gathered 2024 participants for an exchange of experience and support on July 14. The program includes both current students and those who have... Read the full report ›
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