Guatemala, officially the Republic of Guatemala, is a country of striking geographical features, including active volcanoes, and a strong indigenous culture – as well as crushing poverty, violence and unrest. As part of the Northern Triangle, along with El Salvador and Honduras, Guatemala is considered one of the world’s most dangerous places.
Still recovering from a deadly, decades-long civil war that ended in 1996, over half of the population lives below the poverty line – and nearly half of Guatemala’s children under age 5 have stunted growth due to chronic malnutrition, with lifelong consequences. Tragically, the double-digit rate of child homicide is also among the world’s highest.
The indigenous Maya make up about half of the population and are disproportionately affected by the country’s struggles.
In recent years, record numbers of children and families in Guatemala and throughout the region have been driven to flee their homes to seek refuge in the United States. That’s why we’re hard at work – not only helping children on the move and those at the U.S. border, but addressing the root causes of this crisis within Guatemala.
With the help of caring people like you, we can give Guatemalan children a brighter future.
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Publish date : 2024-10-10 19:14:00
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