Your support keeps us going.
Quetzaltrekkers was founded in 1995 as a means of self-sustainable grassroots fund-raising for the functioning of Escuela de la Calle.
We direct 100% of the profits to the Escuela de la Calle (EDELAC or Street School) project for street children in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
But to best use that money for the kids, we need your support of outdoor gear and funds to keep going and to provide quality treks.

We can use all types of outdoor gear, new or second-hand: Lightweight trek packs, tents, sleeping bags, hiking clothing and boots,
warm weather gear, headlamps, climbing gear and if you're feeling really generous - we could really put to use a shuttle van.

Thank you for considering volunteering to bring donated gear or medical supplies to Xela!
Below is a list of supplies needed by Quetzaltrekkers and Primeros Pasos (www.primerospasos.org), a medical clinic serving the desperately poor population of Las Rosas (a town in the valley just outside of Xela). Both Quetzaltrekkers and Primeros Pasos are in constant need of donated goods and just about anything that you are able to bring will help immensely. Many of the supplies for which we ask are not available in Guatemala, forcing us to rely on donated goods brought by generous people from abroad (like you!).

Some individuals are able to gather a large quantity of supplies through donation drives in their local communities, personal connections to retail and supply stores, and/or used equipment from friends and family. We also love to help individuals put together donation drives, so please ask! We have pamphlets, posters, and lots of other resources that may be of help.

Donated goods needed by Quetzaltrekkers, Guatemala>

Most Important Right Now
>warm gloves
>tents (6 to 8 person tents are best)
>hiking packs
>hiking shoes
>headlamps and/or flashlights

Always Important
>sleeping bags
>hiking poles
>Moleskin (a medical bandage used for blisters)


Donated goods needed by Primeros Pasos>

Amoxycillin
Amoxycillin and clavulacic acid
Erythromycin
Ranitine, Omeprazole
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen/Diclofenac
Metronidazole
Albendazol
Mebendazole
Premethin (Anti Scabies)
Clotrimazole Cream
Clotrimazole Vaginal Cream
KY Jelly
Trimetroprim
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Iron
Therometers
BP cuffs
Gloves
Oral Rehydration Salts
Ciprofloxin
Salbutamol and Atrovent
Microscope (to look for parasites)
Toothbrushes
Otoscopes
Ear Speculums
Ear scooper (to disimpact ear canal)
Topical Steroids
Infant/Children's Tylenol
Pregnancy Tests
Glutaraldehid (or any other chemical liquid disinfectant for clinical instruments active against HIV, VHB, TB, etc.)
Lidocaine with Epinephrine or Adrenaline for dental anesthetic
Dental needles (27 shorts)
Silver amalgame sapsules for fillings
Dental Diamondburs, model 1036
Dical (calcium hydroxide)
Porta amalgamas (the instrument used to put the amalgame in the cavity)
Cotton rolls
Topical Anesthetic
Dental Syringe for Local Anesthesia

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Contact us at: info@quetzaltrekkers.com