As we embark on the holiday season, Dave and I have decided to support the Ixtatán Foundation. They support the socio-economic development of Huehuetenango, Guatemala by creating greater access to education and community development programs that promote creativity, diversity of thought and resource sharing while honoring local culture. After our summer trip to Guatemala we appreciate how rugged the county is and how far a small donation can go.
This year, their fundraising goal focuses on a midwife scholarship. A bit about the program in their own words:
There are currently 18 girls enrolled in the program. They have finished their second year of
training of a total of three years. Their college tuition is paid for by a generous donor, but this last
year of training, they will extra funds for travelling and uniforms, as their training will be more
hands on within the communities where they come from. The Western Highlands of Guatemala,
where our work is focused, had been identified by a study of the Ministry of Health of Guatemala to
be the worst place to be a mother. 4,801 maternal deaths have occurred in recent years, the main
cause is lack of prenatal care to identify at risk pregnancy. The nearest hospital is 5 hours drive into
the city of Huehuetenango. Upon graduation, these professional midwives, will go back to their
communities and care for pregnant women of their communities.
David and I would like to help them raise $500 by #GivingTuesday (November 27). If you would like to help, please follow the link and donate today!
https://ixtatan.networkforgood.com/projects/63017-sarah-aldrich-s-fundraiser?from_wicked_finish=true
This year, their fundraising goal focuses on a midwife scholarship. A bit about the program in their own words:
There are currently 18 girls enrolled in the program. They have finished their second year of
training of a total of three years. Their college tuition is paid for by a generous donor, but this last
year of training, they will extra funds for travelling and uniforms, as their training will be more
hands on within the communities where they come from. The Western Highlands of Guatemala,
where our work is focused, had been identified by a study of the Ministry of Health of Guatemala to
be the worst place to be a mother. 4,801 maternal deaths have occurred in recent years, the main
cause is lack of prenatal care to identify at risk pregnancy. The nearest hospital is 5 hours drive into
the city of Huehuetenango. Upon graduation, these professional midwives, will go back to their
communities and care for pregnant women of their communities.
David and I would like to help them raise $500 by #GivingTuesday (November 27). If you would like to help, please follow the link and donate today!
https://ixtatan.networkforgood.com/projects/63017-sarah-aldrich-s-fundraiser?from_wicked_finish=true
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