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| Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo speaks during the donation ceremony of an industrial generator provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Guatemala City, Guatemala. |
GUATEMALA CITY — In a move set to fortify the healthcare infrastructure of Guatemala, a critical donation was finalized this week that ensures the lights stay on when lives are on the line.
On Monday, February 2, 2026, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints formally presented a high-capacity industrial generator to the San Juan de Dios General Hospital. The donation was received by Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo during a ceremony at the National Palace of Culture, marking a significant milestone in public-private humanitarian cooperation.
Critical Power for Critical Care
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| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated this 1.6-megawatt industrial generator to the San Juan de Dios General Hospital in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on February 2, 2026. |
San Juan de Dios isn't just any medical facility; it is the largest public hospital in Guatemala, providing essential care to over 439,000 patients annually. Before this donation, the risk of power instability posed a constant threat to the hospital’s most sensitive departments.
The new 1.6-megawatt generator is designed to provide full electrical redundancy, ensuring that the following services remain uninterrupted during outages:
- Intensive Care Units (ICU): Keeping life-support systems active.
- Operating Rooms: Preventing dangerous mid-surgery blackouts.
- Maternity & Pediatrics: Protecting the hospital’s youngest and most vulnerable patients.
- Diagnostic Labs: Maintaining the integrity of urgent medical testing.
A Partnership for Life
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| Elder Gregorio Casillas, a member of the Central America Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shakes hands with Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo during the donation of a 1.6-megawatt industrial generator in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on February 2, 2026. |
President Arévalo expressed deep gratitude for the contribution, highlighting that the synergy between the government and humanitarian organizations is vital for national progress.
“When the public sector and its partners work together, the results translate into better living conditions for the population as a whole,” President Arévalo noted.
Elder Gregorio Casillas, of the Church’s Central America Area Presidency, framed the donation not just as a piece of machinery, but as a mission. "This project was carried out with a spirit of service to provide a resource with a sacred purpose: to protect life," he stated during the presentation.
Minister of Health Joaquín Barnoya echoed these sentiments, noting that the reliability of the new system will have an immediate, positive impact on the health outcomes of thousands of Guatemalans.
Funding Through Faith
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| Elder Gregorio Casillas, a member of the Central America Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, signs the donation agreement for the generator alongside Vice Minister of Hospitals María del Rosario Orozco in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on February 2, 2026. |
The acquisition and installation of the generator were funded by fast-offering donations—voluntary contributions from Church members globally. This collaborative effort reflects a worldwide commitment to the Savior’s example of service, translating individual faith into tangible, life-saving infrastructure for a nation in need.
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