Cadaniño is a Christian nonprofit running afterschool programs for vulnerable children across Guatemala. We operate two Community Impact Centers located in Colonia Santa Fe and San José Pinula, serving more than 250 students, and their families, each year. Our holistic model is built on three pillars: Spiritual Formation, Academic Reinforcement, and Family Strengthening.
Children attend our programs in the afternoons receiving: Bible training teaching them to grow in faith and character, computer classes that build digital literacy and STEM skills and tutoring and academic support to help students thrive in school.
We are deeply committed to raising up young leaders grounded in their faith. Through our discipleship and youth missions’ clubs, students are mentored, trained, and equipped to teach the Word of God to others. Many have gone on to lead Bible classes for younger children, share their testimonies, and serve in their communities - living out their faith with boldness and purpose.
At the heart of our ministry is a deep investment in local leadership. We hire, train, equip, and disciple Guatemalan teachers -empowering them to be the hands and feet of Jesus in their communities. These dedicated educators are not only instructors, but also spiritual mentors, role models, and shepherds of the children and families we serve.
Beyond working with students, we reach hundreds of parents and caregivers each year through discipleship programs, workshops, home visits, and personalized support - helping families stay strong, stable, and connected.
What began in as simple Bible and English classes in an orphanage has grown into a comprehensive ministry equipping children with life-changing skills, nurturing their faith, and raising up local leaders to bring lasting transformation in their communities.
Cadaniño is led by Timothy and Sharie Martiny. Together with a dedicated team of local teachers and mentors, they continue to build a legacy of hope, faith, and impact that reaches generations.
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Every gift helps a child in Guatemala stay in school, grow in faith, and stay connected to a caring adult instead of falling through the cracks. Support trains and equips Guatemalan teachers to lead with the heart of Christ, multiplying the impact far beyond what one family could reach alone. It also reaches parents and caregivers directly, helping families stay together, strong, and rooted in the gospel.
