About Paso Por Paso

Established in 2006, Paso Por Paso is a grass-roots non-profit organization helping low-resource Mayan families living in the beautiful highlands of Guatemala, based out of Orillia, Canada.  Paso Por Paso is a registered charity.   

Paso Por Paso's work is focused on six key pillars: Infrastructure and community development at the Tierra Linda elementary school; Student sponsorships; University scholarships; Microcredit program for women; Nutrition and clean water initiatives; Emergency relief.

Paso Por Paso  does not receive any funding from government or non-government agencies. 

Most funding comes from recurring and one-time donations, as well as fundraising activities throughout the year.