Apr 2008
Why Do Guatemalan Children Need Help
By Kat Vaughan
When I first traveled to Guatemala in 1997, I was immediately overcome by the beauty and poverty of this magical country. I made a commitment at that time to make a difference in the lives of the Guatemalan poor. Since then, I've been involved in a myriad of projects in Guatemala, including education, business, and technology. Guatemala is a country rich in natural resources but the oppression of the poor is rampant. Many villages lack schools and those that do have schools lack books, materials and equipment to facilitate academic progress. Globally Minded Works seeks to fill that need, by providing school sponsorships so schools can be built and obtain needed materials to educate children.
Many of us take education for granted, but in Guatemala it is a privilege. Many families rely upon the help of their children to make money for the family. Time and again you will see children carrying their baby brother or sister on their back, picking coffee beans, working the fields, selling produce in the open air market, washing clothes, and other, in an attempt to contribute to the meager wages of the family.
All children deserve the gift of education so they can grow and prosper. Education opens the mind of all us, teaching us knowledge and higher order thinking skills. To help a country struggling in poverty, education is an essential building block. We are committed to supporting education in Guatemala through the kind and generous partnerships with people like you.
Will you help us secure a better future for Guatemalan children by sponsoring a student, teacher or school? Think about it and when you are ready, click here to learn more about our projects and how you can get involved.
When I first traveled to Guatemala in 1997, I was immediately overcome by the beauty and poverty of this magical country. I made a commitment at that time to make a difference in the lives of the Guatemalan poor. Since then, I've been involved in a myriad of projects in Guatemala, including education, business, and technology. Guatemala is a country rich in natural resources but the oppression of the poor is rampant. Many villages lack schools and those that do have schools lack books, materials and equipment to facilitate academic progress. Globally Minded Works seeks to fill that need, by providing school sponsorships so schools can be built and obtain needed materials to educate children.
Many of us take education for granted, but in Guatemala it is a privilege. Many families rely upon the help of their children to make money for the family. Time and again you will see children carrying their baby brother or sister on their back, picking coffee beans, working the fields, selling produce in the open air market, washing clothes, and other, in an attempt to contribute to the meager wages of the family.
All children deserve the gift of education so they can grow and prosper. Education opens the mind of all us, teaching us knowledge and higher order thinking skills. To help a country struggling in poverty, education is an essential building block. We are committed to supporting education in Guatemala through the kind and generous partnerships with people like you.
Will you help us secure a better future for Guatemalan children by sponsoring a student, teacher or school? Think about it and when you are ready, click here to learn more about our projects and how you can get involved.
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