Chipila - Chiuleu
Guatemala
About Chipila
Chipila – Chiuleu, in Kaqchik (a Mayan language) means “wash station by the road.” In the past when homes did not have individual water taps, women would go to a local wash station in this area to wash their clothing. Thus, that is what the community came to be called.
This area is known for their production of coffee. Some vegetables are also grown in the area.
Women in the community weave clothing and make costumes typically worn for certain celebrations. The community has very positive leaders and they work hard for the benefit of the community. Chipila has partnered with 410 Bridge since 2020.
Their Community Goals
- Savings Groups Expansion For Continued Economic Development
- Health Clinic Equipment
- Education Supplies to Continue to Help Their Children
- Continued Leadership Council Training on How To Best Serve Their People
- Bible Distribution for Continued Spiritual Development
Where is Chipila located?
The hamlet of Chipila, village of Choatalum in the municipality of San Martín Jilotepeque, department of Chimaltenango located in the central region of Guatemala.
Sponsor the Community of Chipila
When you sponsor the Chipila community through 410 Bridge, you support programs and projects that allow the people to fix their own unique set of barriers. Every chance we get, we want to empower and lift up people to recognize that God has given them giftings and skills to move their communities forward to a better and more self-sustaining place.
Sponsoring the Chipila community, whether for $18, $23, $35, or more a month, allows for this to happen.
Stories from Chipila
Training Tutors to Transform Education in Guatemala
In the rural schools of San Martín, many children face a challenge that often goes unseen but deeply affects their future — difficulty in learning to read and write.
More than 90% of students who struggle academically have difficulties specifically related to communication and language, impacting their ability to keep up with classmates and putting their promotion to the next grade at risk.
But change is on the horizon.
Leadership and Community Life: The Story of Vicenta
High in the mountains of Chipila and Chiuleu, Guatemala, lives Mrs. Vicenta García Hernández—a 73-year-old woman whose life is a testament to strength, faith, and service. A mother of nine, grandmother of 22, and great-grandmother of 10, Vicenta has dedicated every stage of her life to her family, her land, and her community.
Before the sun rises, she is already hard at work—preparing coffee, feeding chickens, and tending the fields. But her daily routine extends far beyond domestic and agricultural tasks. Vicenta has long been a spiritual and community pillar, serving in the Catholic Church as a leader of one of the religious brotherhoods and as treasurer of the committee that visits the sick, bringing food and comfort to those in greatest need. Her service is not occasional—it is sustained by deep faith and a commitment to others.
Bringing Healthcare to Chipila and San Jose
Families in Chipila and San Jose, Guatemala have been waiting far too long for basic medical care. Two new health clinics are ready, but without the right equipment, nurses can’t serve families—and that’s where you come in.
Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, we’re already making progress. Every gift brings us closer to equipping these clinics and providing vital care to hundreds of families.
We’ve designed a two-step approach to make the biggest impact possible: