Our Social Commitment
Our social commitment implies promoting the development of
all those who are part of the agroindustry, as well as
the communities and the country. We work for the development of:
The person
We provide a working environment with dignified and safe conditions.
We encourage the participation of women in the operation and management of the mills.
The community
Better Families Program
Better Families is a program that empowers women through education and training, strengthening their leadership skills and recognizing their role in driving household development, improving family health and nutrition, and fostering the overall well-being of their communities.
The program offers face-to-face learning sessions every two weeks, using a participatory approach that encourages participants to share experiences and learn from each other. To support this process, participants receive specially designed educational materials that make learning accessible and help them apply their knowledge in everyday life.
1,525
Women from 141 communities across the south of Guatemala participate in this program, strengthening their skills and knowledge to drive positive change in their families and communities.
The program is delivered through five learning modules:
Self-Worth
Builds self-esteem and leadership skills.
Healthy Living
Focuses on health, hygiene, and nutrition habits.
Household Management
Promotes planning and responsible management of family resources.
Responsible Citizenship
Encourages community involvement and active civic participation.
Responsible Parenting
Focuses on positive parenting practices and strengthening family relationships.
Family Poultry Farming Program
As part of the Better Families program, we implement the Family Poultry Farming Program, an initiative that strengthens food and nutrition security for participating families.
The program combines hands-on training with the provision of supplies, enabling each family to establish its own poultry unit and increase its capacity to produce food for household consumption.
Families receive guidance on poultry feeding, health, and breeding, along with materials to build chicken coops. They also receive support in implementing sustainable feed alternatives, such as growing duckweed (lemna) and chaya, and raising fly larvae.
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Family Poultry Farming projects currently underway
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Families reached
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People reached
These initiatives help improve access to nutritious food at home and strengthen household economies through sustainable food production systems.
Family Poultry Farming by Community
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Zone 2
Zone 3
Water and Sanitation Program
Through our Water and Sanitation Program, we help improve public health and environmental sanitation in communities across the south of Guatemala by designing and implementing sustainable water and sanitation solutions tailored to each community’s social and economic needs.
Our projects include drinking water supply systems, well drilling, the expansion and improvement of water distribution networks, sanitary sewer systems, stormwater drainage, and wastewater treatment systems. These infrastructure projects help improve living conditions and support the well-being of families throughout the region.
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Drinking water projects
72
Sanitary sewer and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) projects
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Stormwater drainage projects
These initiatives help deliver benefits such as:
Increased access to safe drinking water.
Reduced discharge of untreated wastewater into open areas.
Improved quality of life for communities.
Reduced risk of diseases associated with limited access to water and sanitation.
Sports Program
Through our Sports Program, we promote sports participation among children and young people in communities across the south of Guatemala, creating spaces for connection and recreation that support their physical, social, and emotional development.
Through sports and recreational activities, we encourage values such as teamwork, discipline, respect, and perseverance, while also promoting continued education and contributing to violence prevention.
The program strengthens community engagement and provides opportunities for younger generations to develop skills that can positively shape their future.
1,160
Children participate in the Sports Program
Guatecaña Medical Clinics
Guatecaña’s medical clinics are two, and they address the health needs of residents in southern Guatemala.
The first one, located in Escuintla, provides accessible healthcare services in ophthalmology, pediatrics, dentistry, dermatology, and general medicine, with consultations starting at approximately US$6.50.
We also offer complementary services, including optical care, laboratory testing, a pharmacy, and ophthalmic surgery. This self-sustaining program, implemented by sugarcane-producing mills, served more than 23,000 patients in 2025.
Among our key services are community and workplace health campaigns focused on prevention and timely access to healthcare.
We also have an ophthalmology clinic in Mazatenango, expanding access to specialized eye care for more people across the region.
Escuintla
Located at Km 59.5 on the Old Taxisco Highway.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Suchitepéquez
Located at 3a. Calle 2-20, Lotificación Ramírez, Mazatenango, Suchitepéquez.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Country
We are a source of prosperity and economic development that drives Guatemala, generating over 52,000 direct jobs and 260,000 indirect jobs.
Our impact transcends sugar cane fields, being a livelihood for more than 324,000 Guatemalan families and creating growth opportunities for more than 6,000 companies that provide goods and services.
