Social Impact
As an integral component of CAOBA's philosophy, we are committed to enriching our community. In 2002, we established the Paula Weiskopf Foundation, dedicated to implementing health and educational initiatives for the children of the Jocotenango community, as well as the sons and daughters of our employees. Furthermore, this foundation extends benefits to our dedicated workforce throughout Guatemala. Subsequently, in a collaborative effort, we established the Caoba Foundation. This initiative focuses on providing educational programs designed to support our team members and their families, empowering them to enhance both their professional and personal lives.
PREFERENTIAL PRICING FOR NONPROFITS
PREFERENTIAL PRICING FOR NONPROFITS
CAOBA stands firmly behind nonprofits and their causes, offering preferential for their projects while maintaining the impeccable quality of our products.
Paula Weiskopf Program
Paula Weiskopf Program
We believe in maintaining a holistic and integrative approach to education. Therefore, the preschool provides the following services:
- Year-round daycare services for babies starting from 2 months old.
- Montessori Preschool for Children ages 2 – 7.
- After-school tutoring for children in primary school ages 7 – 12.
- Summer School Program
- Clinical Psychology for Families.
- Child Nutrition Program supervised by a medical doctor and nutritionist
SCHOLARS OF EXCELLENCE
SCHOLARS OF EXCELLENCE
We offer an annual scholarship to workers for their children's education expenses. Amounts vary from $500.00 to $1,000.00 based on each child's academic performance, aiming to ease the financial burden of schooling for our employees. We verify final grades at the end of the year to ensure continued support.
Health and Nutrition Care
Health and Nutrition Care
We offer personalized nutrition plans for our preschool and after-school children, designed by qualified nutritionists to support their growth and health. Our foundation doctor conducts regular checkups to monitor their well-being, ensuring they're growing appropriately and staying healthy.
Medical and Dental Care
Medical and Dental Care
We extend to our employees a comprehensive medical and dental care package that also encompasses their families. This plan provides access to a network of reputable general practitioners and multiple dental clinics in Sacatepéquez, ensuring their health needs are met with utmost convenience and quality care.
University Scholarships for workers
University Scholarships for workers
The partial scholarships program assists university students in our workforce. With four current recipients, these cover 80% of monthly university fees, contingent on maintaining an 80% average academic performance. Recipients receive monthly monitoring and mental health support talks. Additionally, they contribute to the community by volunteering for the foundation in various needed areas.
FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM
FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM
Monthly low-cost groceries are available to support our workers, providing essential items such as grains, cereals, and cleaning supplies to benefit their families' nutritional needs.
Our cafeteria provides nutritious, balanced meals to workers, with menus approved by a nutritionist. Each day offers a variety of options at a low cost of 10.00 quetzals, covered by CAOBA.
CAOBA Brigade
CAOBA Brigade
Caoba’s industrial brigade meets legal obligations while providing essential first aid and fire readiness. They assist neighboring communities during fires, conduct personnel evacuations, and offer fire extinguisher training. Regular training with Antigua's volunteer firefighters ensures their readiness for emergencies, including natural disasters like forest fires and volcanic eruptions, safeguarding the company, its employees, and the community.
ENVIRONMENTAL REFORESTATION
ENVIRONMENTAL REFORESTATION
CAOBA actively promotes environmental improvement initiatives. Our dedicated volunteers unite to plant trees across various regions in the Sacatepequez department. In addition to these impactful reforestation efforts, CAOBA proudly holds FSC certification, ensuring that the wood we utilize originates from responsibly managed forests.