About Us
Since 2011, we have been working full-time in Santa Maria de Jesus, a community of 30,000 Maya citizens.
More than half of the population survives on less than $2 per day. Health care is very basic except for the
services we provide. Education is only offered through the 6th grade for the children. Trash is a major
problem. Electricity is a little better than when we started and the water has finally been divided between
sewer / clean but many people still do not have access to clean water.
This video is narrated by Mark Lanier and reviews our programs.
Thanks to YOU, our generous donors, we have been able to impact many of the issues facing these
citizens, and we look forward to many more years of working side-by-side with the people in Santa
Maria.
SANA is grateful to have the following individuals donating their time and service on our
Operational Board of Directors.
Becky Lanier, Founder and Chairman
Donna Bolt, Vice Chairman
Grace Thee, Secretary-Treasurer
Rose Baglia, Executive Director
Brady Edwards, Member
Richard Meadow, Member
Dr. Rafael Espada, Emeritus Member
Our Latest Projects
- Finished remodel of NUFED
(The Junior High School)
- Awarded 40 scholarships for students to attend
Junior High
- Initiated workshops for our scholarship students
to gain training and job opportunities upon
completing 9th grade
- Provided care for 6,990 patients
2024
- Expand workshop to include
carpentry, pastry, baking,
cosmetology, sewing, and other
skills
- Take the 5-YEAR-OLD preschoolers
on a field trip to the Guatemalan
national theater to see a play
- NASA will be hosting a 2 day virtual
space program for our preschoolers
to enjoy and learn about space
our 2025
goals
Renovate 5 homes for families in need
Before
After
- One of the most important reasons we have been successful in Santa Maria is our
respect for the Maya people and their culture. Rather than telling the people what to
do, we spent two years working closely with the medical, educational, and political
leaders in Santa Maria to learn more about their needs. -
Maya Culture
In 2018, the estimated population of the Maya people in Guatemala was 7.2 million,
almost 60% of the entire population of the country. There are 21 different Maya
dialects spoken in Guatemala which further complicates the educational and
communication systems.
The Maya people in Santa Maria dress in their typical clothes, particularly on
holidays. You may see some of the men wearing jeans and flannel shirts, but the
women wear their traditional, brightly colored clothing.
Direct
Donations
Any time of the year we accept
donations. They can be made by
credit card on this website or by
mailing a check made payable to:
Guatemala SANA
c/o Lanier Law Firm
10940 W. Sam Houston Parkway,
N. Suite #250
Houston, TX 77064
Matching
Funds
Check with your employer to
see if your company matches
charitable donations. Most of
these are typically 1:1
matches so each dollar you
donate could be matched by
a dollar from your employer
Legacy Gift
Are you refreshing your estate
plan or updating your will?
Consider naming Guatemala
SANA when you do!
Make a gift to honor someone or to remember a loved one; we will send a special
gift card to that person and indicate that there was a donation made in their name.
Just send information to us with your check or if paying by credit card,
email the information to dianasanakids@gmail.com
In Honor or
Memory Of
WAYS TO HELP
This means 100% of your donations directly support our programs.
Every donation, big or small, builds a bridge of connection between SANA and the
people in Santa Maria. Donating weaves a tapestry of compassion. It’s not merely about
giving. It’s about sharing a piece of ourselves. Your donation acts as a beacon,
illuminating the path for others who need us. For that, we are very grateful.
© 2025 by Guatemala SANA Children's Project is a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Your donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Education
Welcome to SANA!
Nurturing Minds, Healing Hearts
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