The Association of Mam Christian Women for Development recognizes that empowered women build strong families and communities. It offers many opportunities for women to gain self-confidence, build self-esteem, and improve their emotional well-being. For several years, the Association has partnered with CEDEPCA to offer a workshop called Resilience in the Face of Crisis. This six-session course teaches women how to prepare for natural disasters, cope with domestic and sexual abuse, and know their rights as women under Guatemalan law. Additional trainings include Being a Woman is Marvelous and Tamar: Stop Violence Against Teenage Girls.
In addition, CEDEPCA’s Biblical and Theology Program has been offering women of the Association a very popular series of Bible classes. This four-part diploma course, Knowing the Bible, teaches women who may have little formal education to read the Bible with new eyes and in the context of their own lives. The curriculum strips away the barriers of patriarchy and culture, liberating women to find self-worth and empowerment.
A gift of just $50 will enable a woman or teenage girl to participate in one of these transformative and life-changing classes. Your donation will help pay for CEDEPCA’s time and travel expenses, and a hot lunch each day for the women (and their children who are often there too!). Typically, the participants are responsible for covering the minimal expense of their materials, which ensures that they are committed to the class. However, no one is turned away due to lack of funds. Thank you for lifting up these amazing and strong women!
