Greetings!
Over the past ten days 20 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 have been reported in Guatemala. The government here closed borders, schools, offices, and stopped flights and public transportation until at least March 31. A 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. curfew was imposed over the weekend.
The Guatemalan government has taken important, quick and necessary steps to limit the spread of the virus and we are committed to adhere to these restrictions. We had no choice but to temporarily close our Learning and Skills Center, Health and Dental Clinics, and suspend our rural literacy and community development programs.
Keeping our employees and their families safe and healthy is paramount. We are continuing to pay all of our employees. Amilcar is in contact with employees and friends in San Martin and he is monitoring the situation there. Our health team is communicating with patients and will deliver medicine to them as needed. Telma is available 24/7 to help our scholarship students and their families. Even though our buildings are closed we continue to help our patients, students, and families.
This country's health care system suffers from lack of resources and the population expresses greater risk factors especially in the indigenous population. They already suffer from lack of food and access to health care, malnutrition, and unemployment. The economic devastation caused by this pandemic only makes their struggles worse.
This is a very difficult time for everyone. We are deeply grateful for your prayers, support, and friendship. If you would like to make a contribution to help us continue our work please click here...
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It is our hope that you and your families stay safe and healthy. We know that together we will get through this.
Sincerely,
