Cadaniño teenagers on a visit to Universidad Francisco Marroquín

About Us

Every child matters to God — so every child matters to us.

Cadaniño means 'each' or 'every' child in Spanish. We believe that EACH child is important to God and EVERY child matters.

Our Story

Coming alongside families in Guatemala's hardest places.

Cadaniño serves vulnerable children and families through afterschool programs that offer Spiritual Formation, Academic Reinforcement, and Family Strengthening Services at our Community Impact Centers in Guatemala. We hire local teachers from within the communities where we work and teach, train, and empower them to serve.

Those we serve face immense difficulties because of poverty, crime, gangs, extortion, and violence — challenges that can be overwhelming and seem impossible to overcome. But by coming alongside them and providing access to programs that meet their children's physical, educational, emotional, and spiritual needs, and by pointing them to Christ, they can find hope and believe that a brighter future is possible.

In 2022, 21% of our students made the honor roll at school. Children who had never touched a computer before are now learning computer/IT skills and web development.

Colorful Guatemalan woven cloth

Our Mission

We exist to help people discover, embrace, and cultivate their God-given gifts to their greatest potential as a way to glorify Him in all aspects of their lives — by encouraging each individual's gifts and talents while meeting their spiritual, educational, and physical needs, and teaching them how to use their abilities to serve others.

Our Team

A team passionate in their calling to serve.

Cadaniño is staffed by people who dedicate their lives to vulnerable children and families — led by local Guatemalan teachers in the communities we serve.

U.S. Board of Directors

  • Timothy Martiny

    Co-Founder, President

  • Sharie Martiny

    Co-Founder and Board Member

  • Russell McDowell, CPA

    Treasurer

  • James K. Waller

    Board Member

  • Bruce McKenzie

    Board Member

Guatemala Team

  • Eduardo Lux

    Coordinator

  • Suceley Jiménez

    Sub-Coordinator, IT Teacher

  • Reyna Chuta

    Youth Bible Leader

  • Yessenia Chogüix

    STEM Teacher

  • Gabriela Roblero

    Bible/Reinforcement Teacher

  • Carolina Soc

    Cook

  • Shaila Estrada

    Volunteer Assistant

Cadaniño Santa Fe

  • Lilian Garcia

    Coordinator

  • Jenny Beteta

    Children's Bible Teacher

  • Jhoselin Perez

    Computer Teacher

  • Nancy Quevedo

    Cook

  • Susan Perez

    Reinforcement Teacher

  • David Lopez

    Youth Pastor

  • Jonatan Zelada

    STEM Teacher

  • Andrea Lopez

    Reinforcement Teacher

  • Blanca Milan

    Homework Teacher

Partners

  • Orphan Outreach
  • Redeemer Community Church (Johnson City, TN)
  • Casa De Libertad (Guatemala)
  • Grace Family Church (Florida)
  • Mosaic Church (Orlando, FL)
  • KVNE Radio (Tyler, TX)

To partner with us, write to info@cadanino.net.

Give Today

Join us in building bridges of hope.

Your generosity equips local teachers, feeds students, and points vulnerable children to Christ.