Volunteers Around the World (VAW) is an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) devoted to improving the standard of living for those that live in some of the most poverty stricken communities of Guatemala. Our focus is to enhance community infrastructure through improved education, access to more advanced medical treatment, increased economic opportunities, and other community based initiatives.
The work of Volunteers Around the World is done by volunteers who donate their time, money and energies to the welfare of fellow human beings. It is through the efforts of these selfless individuals and working in conjunction with community members and leaders that Guatemala will become a healthier and better place to live.
The Mudslide: Hurricane Stan
On October 8th, 2005 hurricane Stan pelted Southern Mexico and Central America. Guatemala bore the brunt of the storm. The villages around Lake Atitlan were some of the worst hit areas by the devastation.