About Us

About Us

UNUM International is a Christian non-profit who seeks to address, educate, coordinate, and provide aid and relief to eradicate chronic malnutrition, physical and spiritual hunger, and illiteracy in Guatemala.  

We envision a world where individuals are free to dream without the constraints and worries of hunger, malnutrition, and the limitations of illiteracy, and will make every effort to provide an environment in which individuals and communities can thrive, with the end that chronic malnutrition, hunger, and illiteracy are eradicated. UNUM International seeks to provide a holistic model of care- of the mind, body, and spirit, with the aim of improving the quality of life in a sustainable manner, so that individuals are empowered and equipped to live lives of purpose and meaning.  

UNUM International - Together we are one
UNUM International - Together we are one

is the Latin word for​
ONE

representing
UNITY

Vision

UNUM serves as a catalyst for the holistic transformation of vulnerable children in Latin America. 

Mission

Working together to make the dream of a transformed Guatemala, in Christ, a reality.

Our core values

Prayer

Always seek God first for guidance.

Unity

Believe and behave in a way that demonstrates that “together we are one”.

Excellence

Pursuing excellence in doing God’s work.

Accountability

To show transparency and be efficient in the use of funds.

Cultural Relevance

Guatemalans serving Guatemalans for sustainable transformation.

Statement of Faith

The Holy Scriptures

As originally given by God, divinely inspired, infallible, entirely trustworthy; and the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.

One God

Eternally existent in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Our Lord Jesus Christ

God manifest in the flesh, His virgin birth, His sinless human life, His divine miracles, His vicarious and atoning death, His bodily resurrection, His ascension, His mediatorial work, and his personal return in power and glory.

The Salvation

Of lost and sinful man through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ by faith apart from works, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit

By whose indwelling the believer is enabled to live a holy life, to witness and work for the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Unity of the Spirit

Of all true believers, the Church, the Body of Christ.

The Resurrection

Of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation

Calling & History

UNUM International - Together we are one
2008
Josh Chamalé is given a vision of an upside-down umbrella, with each wire representing a ministry, and UNUM being the connecting point.
2008
UNUM International - Together we are one
2008-2017
God opens doors by identifying needs and providing partnerships.
2008-2017
UNUM International - Together we are one
2008-2017
Through generous partnerships, UNUM initiates feeding programs in five of the most impoverished communities in Guatemala.
2008-2017
2018
Josh takes a step of faith and pursues his God-given vision.  Josh begins the process of establishing UNUM as a Not-for-Profit organization in Guatemala and the U.S. 
2018
UNUM International - Together we are one
2019
UNUM receives its first mission team to Guatemala.
2019
UNUM International - Together we are one
2020
UNUM launches Kairos Coffee as a “business as mission” strategy which empowers local Guatemalan and covers the operational costs for UNUM.
2020
2021
UNUM is granted 501c3 status in the U.S.
2021

Board of directors

Josh Chamale

Founder and Co-Chairman

Steve Whittaker

Co-Chairman

Samuel Bistrian

Vice-Chairman

Cassie Perez

Secretary

Brian Wilson

Treasurer

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