Guatemala

Guatemala

CARE has operated in Guatemala since 1959 and has developed an extensive working relationship with agencies in the public and private sectors.

CARE operates projects in the areas of:

  • water and sanitation
  • agriculture
  • agroforestry
  • primary health care
  • girl's education
  • small economic activity development
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www.care.org.gt

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Antonia Mas Tzaput, 13, is watched closely by her younger brother Francisco Tzaput, 5, as she cuts out patterns as part of her art project. When not in school young girls are often responsible for looking after their younger siblings. CARE staff met at Escuela Sacasiguan for an art class with girls who will take part in the Qach;Umilal program starting in January. Girls from Escuela Sacasiguan and Escuela Chirijsacasiguan took part in an art class where they created butterfly pencil holders. Maria Ajtzalam Guachiac prepares a bed for planting. Members of the Pacaman women's group prepare a small garden plot for the crop they will be planting today. They are growing broccoli, onion, cauliflower and cabbage. CARE staff traveled to the remote community of Pacaman, and saw community farms led by women as part of the Tres Paso program. 

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