Most of the work AMG does in Guatemala revolves around children and young people because 50% of the population is under 16 years of age . In 28 Christian schools and childcare centers throughout the country, the urgent needs of children from families living in extreme poverty are being met. The truly needy children in each village and neighborhood are identified as AMC works in partnership with local churches and Christian leaders who direct the day-to-day operation of the childcare centers. In these facilities, Christian teachers provide instruction from a Christian perspective. This is an excellent way to develop leaders who can make a real difference in their families and communities.Over 7,000 children arrive at the centers early in the morning and stay until late afternoon. They are fed a healthy snack and lunch (the main meal of the day). These young children are involved in a variety of activities - singing, crafts, listening to Bible stories, games,recreation, and personal attention. Each child receives gifts of shoes and clothing on an annual basis. We also provide medical and dental care when possible or help thechildren's families with expenses in these areas.
In the isolated town of Cubulco, 40 miles north of the capital by air, AMG is demonstrating the love and concern of Christ through a 20-bed christian hospital, agricultural training center, nutrition center, christian radio program and dental clinic. The hospital is fully equipped with and emergency room, x-ray, ulta-sound, labor & delivery, operating rooms, etc... Medical care is provided to the people of Cubulco and tens of thousands in the surrounding area. Most are Indians of Mayan descent. Every patient and family member who comes to the hospital hears the Gospel presented. For many who are steeped in superstition, this is their first exposure to God's Word. Many have come to know Christ through the hospital. Our agricultural center provides many families with plots for growing and harvesting crops, specialized agricultural training and a representative who travels to eight different communities, sharing the gospel and teaching agricultural principals. He also assists them with their own crops and does counseling. Our radio program is listened to by nearly 70% of the population and provides opportunities to evangelize and offer health-related programming. Our nutrition center treats local children who are underweight by providing food, vitamins and training for their mothers on proper nutrition, cooking and other health and life-skills training. 
Each of our sponsored children from fourth grade and above has the opportunity each and every year to attend a week at AMG's Camp Canaan. The camp is located on a forested mountain ridge that provides a beautiful setting to learn about the Creator and to enjoy the world that He has made. Thousands of children attend camp each year and remember it as one of the highlights of their life. Full-time counselors live and work with the young people, and for many campers the week is a time of spiritual renewal and growth. Many return home committed to follow Christ and to work hard to develop the whole range of their talents and abilities to better serve God.Camp Canaan is especially designed to serve the children's needs and has excellent facilities - three duplex cabins; a chapel; a large auditorium/gymnasium that also serves as a dining hall and includes the kitchen, offices, and overflow housing; a swimming pool; sports field; basketball court; and covered cookout area.Each January, leaders from AMG's 30 projects in Guatemala enjoy a 3-day retreat at the camp for training, renewal, and fellowship. This helps build a sense of community and sets the course for the coming year. The camp is also used by church groups and families for the same purpose. Vocational Training provides people with opportunites to make a better life for themselves. This is the objective of our program in Nahuala, a town two hours west of Guatemala City. Typing, sewing, and carpentry are some of the skills taught.
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Our Mission
Advance with compassion the command of Christ to evangelize and make disciples around the world through national leaders engaged in life-changing transformation in partnership with like-minded Christians. We believe that true and lasting transformation requires belief in Jesus Christ, repentance and dependence on him. This process includes compassionate assistance to those in the communities in which we serve.
Our Vision
We envision a day when everyone on Earth will have at least one opportunity to hear and respond to a clear presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and have the opportunity to grow as a disciple of Christ
Our Values
Embracing God’s Word and working through God’s people, we pursue our mission with unity and clarity of expectations, trusting God and building trust among our partners and in each other with excellence in execution. We believe that:
• Every human being is created equal and in the image of God.
• Every human being is responsible for his or her own development and has resources to offer. They should be involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of our programs.
• We demonstrate compassion to those who are suffering.
• We are good stewards of all resources.
• We are interdependent in that we work together with others and support one another to achieve our goals.
Foundational Operational Practices
• Any ministries in which we engage, will be in partnership with nationals and like-minded Christians
• We will utilize scripturally-permissible, culturally-relevant strategies that will advance our vision and mission. Our principles in the area of development include:
• Ownership: We will involve individuals, families, communities and regions in order to foster ownership in lasting transformation.
• Integrated (Holistic) Approach: We will look at the strengths of people and other contributing actors (other NGOs, government, ect..) as we work together to bring about holistic transformation (human, physical, spiritual, economic and cultural).
• Sustainability: In all we do we seek to bring about LASTING change.
We manage this theory in order to guide all decisions, evaluations of our work and the development of all programming. The theory follows the values and practices from above:
