Guatemala Microloan Project

Guatemala Microloan Project We connect Presbyterian women in Western North Carolina and rural Guatemala. Our joint project seeks

Microloan Project Quick Facts

- The project began in April 2015
- Following initial training, women receive $130 loans to begin or expand businesses
- Women meet bimonthly or monthly for accountability and support
- Loans cycles last 6 months
- Women can qualify for slightly larger loans with each loan cycle
- Participants can remain in project for a total of 6 loan cycles (3 years)
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Project is administered in Guatemala by ADEHGUA, a NGO with years of experience in microloans
- There are 4 microloan groups: Coatepeque has 21 participants; Las Animas, 22; San Felipe, 8; and Santo Domingo, 15.
- Currently cycle 4 is ending and cycle 5 is beginning

Group meeting in Morelia - Sheny, the group's president, opened the workshop with prayer. The women enjoyed exercises to...
06/11/2026

Group meeting in Morelia -

Sheny, the group's president, opened the workshop with prayer. The women enjoyed exercises to release tension and take care
of their bodies. They practiced conscious breathing, connecting with their inner selves.

They expressed feeling relaxed, peaceful and harmonious. The women then put together puzzles in pairs which they enjoyed. Attendance was low because of many circumstances. Follow-up will be conducted to improve attendance and punctuality.

Goal setting in the Sintaná Microloan Group - The participants identified their main goal for this year and wrote it dow...
06/04/2026

Goal setting in the Sintaná Microloan Group -

The participants identified their main goal for this year and wrote it down and/or drew it. They then outlined the steps they would take to achieve their goal and added a personal motivational phrase. During the month, encouragement will be fostered through their WhatsApp group, where each woman was assigned a day to share an inspiring message, image or video with the group. The session concluded with a prayer from Viviana, asking for blessings for the
goals of each participant in the group.

Group meeting in Sintaná - Sebastiana, the group's president, opened the workshop with a prayer. Each participant stated...
05/28/2026

Group meeting in Sintaná -
Sebastiana, the group's president, opened the workshop with a prayer. Each participant stated in one word their purpose or reason for being in the workshop. Words that were shared included commitment, relaxation, coexistence, learning. Through a "walking" activity, the participants connected with themselves and the other group members, focusing on emotional and body awareness and communicating visually without using words.

Meet Microloan Participants Who Have Recently Joined the Project:Maribel is a 45-year-old single mother. She shares that...
05/21/2026

Meet Microloan Participants Who Have Recently Joined the Project:

Maribel is a 45-year-old single mother. She shares that she has an evangelistic ministry at her church that includes singing, preaching, praying, visiting the sick, and offering Bible teachings to both children and adults. Maribel runs a business roasting pigs for special occasions. She has a page where people can make reservations for weddings, baptisms, conferences, and graduations. In addition, she creates fabric decorations and preserved flowers, and also sells and packages gifts.

Meet Microloan Participants Who Have Recently Joined the Project:Ana is a 29-year-old single mother who lives with her p...
05/14/2026

Meet Microloan Participants Who Have Recently Joined the Project:

Ana is a 29-year-old single mother who lives with her parents and siblings. Ana is recognized for being diligent, responsible, and motivated to better herself. For several years, she’s been selling food and atole, which is a traditional hot drink. This has helped
her support her family. Even with the economic challenges in the country, she’s shown a lot of dedication and hard work to move forward. She chose to join the group to start raising pigs. Being part of the group has inspired her to save up personally.

Here is an easy way for church members to help support the Guatemala MicroLoan Project.Circle 5 from First Presbyterian ...
05/13/2026

Here is an easy way for church members to help support the Guatemala MicroLoan Project.

Circle 5 from First Presbyterian Church in Newton provides Alternative Gift giving options for Mother’s Day each year. A pack of three notecards or a card noting that a gift has been given to the Guatemala MicroLoan Program in their honor are displayed three weeks prior to Mother’s Day. Each card highlights one of the women who has benefited from their participation in the program. This year they had necklaces made by women in Africa for purchase as well.

This year’s contribution to the Guatemala MicroLoan Program will be $850.

Meet Microloan Participants Who Have Recently Joined the Project:Silvia is a dedicated and hardworking woman who really ...
05/07/2026

Meet Microloan Participants Who Have Recently Joined the Project:

Silvia is a dedicated and hardworking woman who really cares about her family's well-being. She has decided to start raising chickens to make extra money and enhance her family's diet. She mentions, "Being part of the group is great because you learn new
things, save money, and get a little break from the house." She’s quite familiar with raising chickens; she can slowly start bringing in profits if there's good management of the diet and the care they need.

Cycle Update in El Progreso The Working Women with Hope group in El Progreso recently completed Cycle 8 by successfully...
04/30/2026

Cycle Update in El Progreso

The Working Women with Hope group in El Progreso recently completed Cycle 8 by successfully repaying their loans. Fifteen
women, including three new members, have now begun Cycle 9 and received new loans to expand their businesses. These women work hard and gather monthly to learn, share and stay encouraged.

Purchase Alternative Giving Cards to Honor Others on Mother’s DayThese beautiful alternative giving cards offer a meanin...
04/30/2026

Purchase Alternative Giving Cards to Honor Others on Mother’s Day

These beautiful alternative giving cards offer a meaningful way to celebrate someone special while providing valuable financial support to the Guatemala Microloan Project.

Consider purchasing one to honor your mother or another woman who has been influential in your life. Each card lets the recipient know that a gift has been made in their name and includes a brief description of the Microloan Project. For more information or to order cards contact Sandra Teubner at [email protected].

You may also choose to make a donation to the Guatemala Microloan Project in memory of your mother by visiting www.GuatemalaMicroloanProject.org. Your support can help make Mother’s Day more meaningful for many.

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Weaverville, NC
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