ARCAS

ARCAS is a non-profit Guatemalan NGO formed in 1989 by a group of Guatemalan citizens who became concerned as they saw their native wildlife rapidly disappearing before their eyes. ARCAS’s goal is to improve the chances of survival and conservation of endangered species and their habitat. At its Pacific coast site of Hawaii, it manages one of the most productive sea turtle hatcheries in Guatemala, rescuing nearly 50,000 olive ridley and leatherback eggs per year in an attempt to help conserve these beautiful and threatened species.

Causes: Environment

Hearts In Action International

Who would have thought that The Jungle School in the remote area of El Petén, Guatemala would have a marching band? It started in 2011 with a donation of instruments. Within hours the students learned their first song and now they are winning competitions! In less than 11 months the TJS band has placed 3rd in the district, then in the regionals and are now headed for the Guatemalan National Competition! We have been witnessing the quintessential underdog success story. So what is the problem you ask? The band needs more instruments!