| Friends of Guatemala is a diverse network of children, teenagers, professionals, grandparents and corporations, demonstrating the power of a single contribution, and the exponential impact of many hands working together.
We provide food, clothing, school supplies, textbooks, toys, medical care and teacher support to a squatter community in Guatemala City. But the truth is that we have been helped the most; in our perspective on life and in our role as global citizens.
A small, first-world effort makes a big difference in a third world country.
Viva Latinos III Fundraiser on May 31st, 2008 Click Here to buy tickets and learn more. |
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  WHY GUATEMALA?
The largest country in Central America, Guatemala is about the size of Kentucky. Of the 14 million people in the country, 75% live below the poverty line, and 59% have no access to healthcare. In fact, the country has the lowest life expectancy and highest infant mortality rates in Central America. And of this population 50% ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OLD.
Unicef 2002 |
