“Coverage is only the beginning. Without consistent use in everyday life, even the best interventions cannot deliver meaningful results.
Interventions only work when they are designed and evaluated around the realities of families’ lives, grounded in rigorous science, and supported by collaboration across all stakeholders.”
— Manolo Mazariegos ,Nutritionist, Pediatrician, and Research Specialist, INCAP

We conduct our studies in close collaboration with academic and technical partners such as the Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama (INCAP) and the Alianza por la Nutrición, bringing evidence-based innovation to those who need it most and accelerating impact for Guatemalan families and the country's future.

We are deeply grateful for the scientific rigor, technical guidance, and ongoing commitment of Dr. Manolo Mazariegos and the INCAP team, whose support strengthens the quality, credibility, and relevance of every study we undertake.

For decades, addressing malnutrition has been a national priority in Guatemala. Yet progress has been far too slow: from approximately 58% in 1987 to around 47% in the most recent national survey (ENSMI 2014–15). This represents an average decline of less than half a percentage point per year. At this pace, it would take Guatemala more than a century to end chronic child malnutrition. This is unacceptable.

That is why we promote applied research and the strategic use of evidence to inform more effective, scalable, and sustainable nutrition programs and interventions. We focus on answering critical questions that are often overlooked, including how well interventions are actually used in real-world settings and which factors determine adherence and effectiveness.

Evidence-Based Health

“Coverage is only the beginning. Without consistent use in everyday life, even the best interventions cannot deliver meaningful results.

Interventions only work when they are designed and evaluated around the realities of families’ lives, grounded in rigorous science, and supported by collaboration across all stakeholders.”