Aldea: Advancing Local Development Through Empowerment and Action, Inc.
Aldea: Advancing Local Development Through Empowerment and Action, Inc.
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More about this organization
Mission
ALDEA: Advancing Local Development through Empowerment and Action, Inc. (also known as Behrhorst Partners for Development) partners with Asociación BPD (ABPD) in Guatemala to improve the health and well-being of Mayan families in rural Guatemala through lasting, community-driven solutions, particularly addressing chronic childhood malnutrition and supporting integrated development in rural Mayan areas.[2][3]
About
Advancing local development through empowerment and action (ALDEA) works with Asociacion BPD in Guatemala who partners with Guatemalan Mayans and local governments to address health and nutrition issues in rural Guatemala by: preventing infectious diseases by building potable water systems that bring running water to communities and homes; preventing respiratory illnesses, burns, and deforestation by constructing efficient, vented stoves; and improving sanitary conditions by constructing gray water filters and latrines. ALDEA/ABPD also empowers women and communities to combat chronic childhood malnutrition, and provides early childhood stimulation for children under 2. Since 2003, ALDEA/ABPD has worked in more than 115 rural communities with over 6,000 families. Aldea also conducts guided tours of our work in order to bring awareness of the region and its issues to participants.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Partnering with indigenous communities in impoverished regions of guatemala by transferring resources, skills, and knowledge that create the opportunity to improve the health and well-being of rural families.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Advancing local development through empowerment and action assists communities in rural guatemala.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as NY.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 1349 24 1/2 AVE, RICE LAKE, WI, 54868.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2019 is 2.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $35,754.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1967.
- The organization pays $104,350 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $54,760 in fundraising expenses.