HANDS OF ESPERANZA

2025 marked a defining chapter for Hands of Esperanza . After more than 11 years of volunteer-led medical missions, grassroots fundraising, and community partnership , we reached a milestone that transforms how healthcare is delivered in rural Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. On February 21, 2026 , Hands of Esperanza will open the doors of its permanent medical and surgical clinic , enabling year-round, continuous care  for communities that have long relied on episodic mission trips.

First and foremost, we at Hands of Esperanza and AVIS/Living to Serve would like to wish you all a happy new year. We hope that the...

Greetings and salutations! As this year is rapidly coming to a close, it seems as if the headlines have been a constant reminder of how...

First and foremost, we hope you all have been well amidst the changes the past several months have brought. Between the COVID-19 pandemic...

Hey all! First and foremost I want to take a moment to thank you for visiting Hopeful Highlights. With all that is happening with...

Seeing that the name of our organization is Hands of Esperanza, I found it fitting that the first post should give a little insight as to...

Welcome to Hopeful Highlights! This is our monthly blog where we will connect you, our supporters and visitors, to us, the ever diligent...

Keep an eye out for new posts and updates about our organization and clinic!