CSR programs supporting child growth and education in Guatemala
Guatemala faces one of the highest rates of chronic child malnutrition in Latin America, with nearly half of children under five affected by stunting in rural and indigenous communities. Persistent poverty, limited access to quality early childhood services, seasonal food insecurity, and gaps in water, sanitation and health services create a multi-dimensional problem: poor nutrition undermines learning potential, while weak education systems limit the long-term prospects of families. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs that combine nutrition interventions with community education and local economic support can address multiple risk factors at once and create scalable, sustainable impact.How CSR can strengthen child…
