Sustainable Lives


Our Sustainable Lives program is transforming communities in Guatemala by helping families gain the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to improve their quality of life. From sustainable agriculture to financial stability, education, and health, we’re working alongside families to create meaningful, lasting change.


Our Program Pillars

Through Sustainable Lives, we help families set goals and gain skills across four key areas:


Community: Building strong, resilient communities by fostering local leadership and support networks.

Education: Improving literacy, skill-building, and access to resources for long-term growth.

Financial Stability: Empowering families with financial literacy and access to new income opportunities.

Health: Fostering wellness through nutrition, preventive health practices, and sustainable food sources.



Community - Education - Financial Stability - Health




When EnLevo begins working with a new village, we meet with the chief and village elders to determine the needs of the community as well as discuss goals. After meeting with the council we meet with the village and present the Sustainable Lives Program. EnLevo coordinates with leadership and the people in villages/communities to set goals as a community. Goals are chosen in the 4 Sustainable Lives categories. EnLevo provides rewards and incentives when the village/community achieves the goals. Goals are set and tracked for 3 month sessions.


What are some of the goals

in the "Sustainable Lives" Program?

What are some of the rewards

in the "Sustainable Lives" Program?


Some of the goals include


  • Brushing teeth twice a day
  • Learning 15 words in English and Spanish
  • Properly dispose of garbage
  • Learning the Q'eqhi alphabet
  • Children attend school every day
  • Planning and attending community events
  • Washing hands before eating
  • Work on proper farming techniques
  • Eat 3 fruits/vegetables a day
  • Parents participate in homework with child
  • Washing and preparing food with filtered water

The rewards vary depending on the needs of the individual village.


Some of the rewards have included

  • Tin for a roof for a community center
  • Solar panel for the community
  • Community greenhouse
  • Fertilizer 
  • Water barrels for water collection
  • Cement for School
  • Books for school
  • Materials to build a school
  • Backpacks for the children
  • Soccer balls 
  • Family pictures
  • Tools
  • Desks for school

Your Impact


    • Every donation to Sustainable Lives directly supports:
      • Providing seeds, tools, and training for sustainable farming practices
      • Supplying educational materials for literacy and financial literacy workshops
      • Ensuring access to preventive health care and nutritional guidance
      • Together, we can help more families break the cycle of poverty and achieve lasting change.