Thank you for caring about others

Thank you for helping us

change lives and save lives

Greetings!

We know you value health and education. We have a common goal.

The COVID restrictions have changed how we work but not what we do. We are committed to treating patients, keeping kids in school, and supporting communities.

The pandemic is causing more misery, pain and poverty. People face overwhelming obstacles every day. Your support helps us create strong families and provide the care and support they need to survive. For many indigenous families we are their only access to health care and the only chance kids have to attend school.

Your gift will make a positive change.

With your help we will continue to assist some of the poorest people on earth. Please support our work.

With deep appreciation,

Lois & Ken Werner

Co-Founders

SUPPORTING LOCAL LEADERSHIP

Local leaders are helping their neighbors understand the virus and the importance

of the vaccine. To dispel the wrong information and to encourage people to get vaccinated, we supplied posters and pamphlets to help these motivated women reach

the most remote villages.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES

These 12 young students are graduating from 9th grade. Thanks to our dedicated teachers who guided them through virtual classes, delivered work to their homes, engaged their parents, and tutored them when necessary to assure each student succeeded.

TEACHERS DELIVER ASSIGNMENTS DURING PANDEMIC

We have 101 students in our scholarship program

in junior high, high school, and college.

The average cost per student is $1,500 a year.

When you donate to our scholarship program you are creating opportunities for bright futures

and lifting generations out of poverty.

You change their lives today and forever.

DID YOU KNOW?

Nearly two-thirds of Guatemala's children live in poverty. Parents lack the means to provide healthy, nutritious meals for their children, especially in rural areas. As a result, nearly 50% of children born in Guatemala will suffer from malnutrition.

CARING FOR COVID PATIENTS

Anibal Choc, 31, is the father of 4 children. He suffered renal failure 3 years ago and underwent surgery to remove a kidney. Over time his health returned and he was able to work to help support his family.

He tested positive for Covid on August 27 and needed hospital care. Anibal was refused at 3 hospitals due to the collapse of the public health system in Guatemala. Our special care fund helped Anibal with transportation, oxygen, and medicine, as well as Covid medicine for his wife and two children. Gratefully, he recovered and is able to go back to work.

Anibal wrote:

"I want to thank you with all my heart for having accompanied

us in such a difficult time. You supported us when we need

it most and I will always thank you for that. I have heard

the case of many people who lose their lives due to covid-19,

but my God gave me another chance. God bless

all the people who have been supporting my family and me,

thank you very much."

Here is another example how our health care workers are ready to respond and assist wherever and whenever needed.

On September 3, Blanca and Telma arranged for oxygen tanks and oxygen for a Covid patient. That evening Abraham

drove the tanks out to the village and coordinated with the community leaders to help with the delivery.

CARING FOR PEOPLE

Our health and dental clinics are open.

Dr. Coyote and Dr. Menchu provide medical and dental care to patients from remote villages. We are their only access to affordable health care.

We know you care and you believe in our work.

OUR MISSION is to promote human advancement through health, education, and community development initiatives in Guatemala.

OUR GOAL is to affect long-term change in families and entire communities.

OUR VISION is that one day all children will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education, all families will be healthy, and all communities will thrive in rural Guatemala.