Sunday 19 May 2013
PROSOL is a Rural Economic Development project in the department of Sololá that started in 2008. The project is being carried out by the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) and the Canadian Cooperation Society for International Development (SOCODEVI), and is funded by the Canadian International Development Agency. The project focuses on...
The beach known as “El Tulate” is located 141 miles (228 km) from the capital city, in the municipality of San Andrés Villa Seca, in the department of Retalhuleu. It has diverse flora and fauna, including the mangrove swamp that stretches for 7½ miles (12 km). It also has a shoal at the water’s...
YogAntigua is hosting its fourth 108 Sun Salutations event on March 9th at the Cerro de la Cruz to raise funds for Education for the Children Foundation (EFTC). Participants – who commit to raising either Q108 or US$108 – will do the Sun Salutation 108 times. 108 is considered a sacred number, symbolizing the...
In San Andrés Itzapa, Chimaltenango, the Nuevo Amanecer (New Dawn/K’ak’a’ Saqarik) Association saw that there was a high dropout rate among indigenous children in this community because of the lack of parental support. The Association is working hard to help families get ahead through the education and training of children and adolescents, creating values...
Improving access to healthcare and education in rural Guatemala. It’s 8:30 in the morning and the benches are full of women waiting and chatting, sharing stories in a mix of K’iche’ and Spanish. Children mingle between them, playing and climbing. In a few minutes, the medical director will walk out of the door to...
Apolinario López is a small farmer from Petén, one of the poorest and most remote areas of Guatemala. In November 2006, his son Leopoldo was born with a cleft lip and palate. Because access to medical care is scarce in Guatemala, Apolinario decided to bring his baby to a Faith in Practice (FIP) medical...
This small town not far from Xela was founded in 1529. A traditional highland farming community, you’ll find life in Zunil hasn’t changed much over the centuries. The city boasts a beautiful white church with a façade of graceful serpentine columns. The church is the backdrop to Monday’s market, which is held in the...
ChocoGuateMaya (CGM) is working to increase quality production of cocoa in Alta Verapaz by collaborating with a new partner, “Fundación Laguna Lachuá” (FUNDALACHUA), a second-level organization composed of eight local organizations, of which three have concentrated their activities and effort around the production of cocoa. CGM has also sponsored a training course on the...
Can you imagine over 400 Guatemalan children coming together in one beautiful place to share, play, create, learn and make their voices heard? United for peace and non-violence, CasaSito’s Art & Music Festival brings together hundreds of local children in a cultural event for the whole community. The 4th annual Art & Music Festival...
Mission Impact (MI) is a non-profit that empowers Guatemalans to serve Guatemalans. Their newest project provides nutritional health and opportunities for women in Santa María de Jesús. Thanks to a generous donation and ongoing partnership with the Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club, MI now has a soy machine, also known as a soy cow, at...
