**ONE BY ONE: The Latin America Project** is a Canadian registered charity (Business Registration Number: 790379697RR0001) focused on poverty alleviation, education, and health initiatives in Guatemalan communities. Founded over two decades ago by retired educators in Guelph, Ontario, the organization collaborates with local leaders to deliver basic necessities, educational resources, and medical services[1][2][3].

### Mission and Activities  
The nonprofit's mission centers on improving quality of life through three pillars:  
1. **Relieving poverty** by distributing food, clothing, and clean water.  
2. **Advancing education** through school supplies and infrastructure support.  
3. **Promoting health** via basic medical care and wellness programs[1][3].  

Its vision emphasizes empowering communities to become self-sufficient contributors to society by addressing these foundational needs[1][2].

### Organisational Structure  
The group operates through partnerships with Guatemalan community leaders and relies on donor funding, offering participation opportunities such as service trips for students, families, and professionals. Fundraising efforts include public presentations and campaign drives, with a 2023 goal of raising $20,000 CAD[3][2].

### Impact  
Since its inception, ONE BY ONE has facilitated sustained support to marginalized populations in Guatemala, focusing on long-term development over short-term aid. Its model prioritizes community-led solutions to foster autonomy[1][3].

[1] https://www.onebyonecanada.ca [2] https://www.onebyonecanada.ca/about-one-by-one [3] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/one-by-one-the-latin-america-project/ [4] https://amazonwatch.org/news/2023/0831-unmasking-canada-rights-violations-across-latin-america [5] https://www.one.org/us/