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Join SewHope on a trip to northern Guatemala to experience firsthand the challenges and triumphs of our work alongside the community of Santa Ana, Guatemala. As a small organization, we have the flexibility to work with you or your group to design a mutually beneficial trip that matches your talents with our opportunities.

If you are interested in joining us on our November 2019 trip, please download the "SewHope Trip Packet - Nov 2019" PDF from the green sidebar, and complete and return the included application. Trip applications are due by August 30. ​Please note that the November trip is only open to adults, ages 18 and over. Due to limits on group size, submission of an application does not guarantee trip participation.

If you are interested in chartering a trip specifically for your group, or if you are interested in potential future trips, please use the contact form (in the orange sidebar) and give us a brief description of your interest (group size, preferred time of year, etc.).

TRIP FAQ's

  • WHEN IS THE NEXT TRIP? Our next scheduled trip is in November 2019. Please see the green sidebar for specific dates and more information.
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  • WHERE WILL I STAY DURING THE TRIP? Our on-site hostel in Santa Ana, Peten, Guatemala, includes a bunkroom and shared bedrooms, American-style toilets and showers, a fully-functional kitchen, and a comfortable common area. (Yes, we have electricity and running water!)
 
  • WHAT WILL I EAT? Our kitchen will be stocked with snacks and familiar breakfast items (cereal, toast, eggs, etc.) for your use. Lunch and dinner will be prepared for the group by our Guatemalan cook. Please contact us directly with specific questions about special dietary needs.
 
  • IS THE WATER SAFE TO DRINK? We have a top-of-the-line industrial water filter on site and will keep the kitchen stocked with clean, safe, drinking water from this filter. (Your trip leader will show you this water during site orientation.) Bottled water is also available for purchase at local stores. We do not recommend drinking water straight from the tap.
 
  • WHAT WILL WE DO ON THE TRIP? Generally speaking, trip members will assist with SewHope's projects in the areas of education, health care, agriculture, public health, and grounds maintenance. Specific activities are tailored to the abilities and interests of the particular group. (Prior to your trip, your trip leader will meet with your group to discuss options and develop a detailed itinerary.)
 
  • DO I NEED TO BE ABLE TO SPEAK SPANISH? No. A Spanish-English translator will be provided to assist with the language barrier as needed. However, we do find that trip participants who make an effort to learn Spanish (even just a few basics) feel more connected to the staff and community. Our staff is very patient with beginning Spanish speakers!
 
  • I'M A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. WILL I BE ABLE TO SEE PATIENTS AT YOUR CLINIC? It depends. Please use the contact form in the orange sidebar to inform us of your interest and credentials.
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  • HOW MUCH DOES A TRIP COST? Costs are dependent on the length of trip and activities planned. Please see the Trip Packet for information about a specific trip.

NEXT TRIP:
​November 2019

One week option: November 2 - 9, 2019
Two week option: November 2 - 16, 2019
For more information, and to access the trip application, please download the below trip packet.
SewHope Trip Packet - Nov 2019.pdf
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