Inter-American Health Alliance

IAHA brings hope to communities by empowering local Guatemalan non-profits focused on improving health in communities in need. Our primary partner in Guatemala is Primeros Pasos- a comprehensive clinic that offers both clinical care and health education. Primeros Pasos works in the Palajunoj Valley, a poor rural valley in western Guatemala with high rates of communicable diseases, malnutrition, and untreated chronic diseases. Primeros Pasos is the only reliable and affordable source of local health care for the residents of the Palajunoj Valley . Primeros Pasos has a long-term vision for the improvement of healthcare in the Palajunoj Valley, integrating its clinical healthcare service with health education and preventative care. Primeros Pasos seeks to maximize existing resources, partnering with communities and other organizations to find efficient solutions to health care challenges.