I find myself waking up each morning, and within seconds, suddenly remembering the ongoing situation we are facing. The impact of COVID-19 on those of us here in the United States is unprecedented: lives lost, jobs vanished, plans put on hold. As the virus spreads, I fear for what the people of Guatemala might face. The reality that could unfold there may be even more dire.
As of this writing, there are just 70 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Guatemala. That number is certain to climb. The Guatemalan government has taken this emergency seriously, closing borders, enforcing curfews, and declaring a country-wide stay-at-home order.
As a result, daily life in Guatemala has changed significantly. Read more
First, the mission committee of New Castle Presbyterian Church (located in Old New Castle, Delaware) is sponsoring their own revolving fund group. On May 5th, committee members presented a check to two members of the Guatemala Partnership team. These funds will support 12 women in a new revolving fund group as they launch their self-sustaining projects planting potatoes and raising small livestock. New Castle Church is also establishing a prayer partnership with these women, and plans to send one or two representatives to travel to Guatemala next January to visit this group in person and see their projects in action!