Daphne, Patti and Candace walking the mountain paths to visit Patti’s sponsored child, Marcos. It was quite the hike and especially with a very steep cliff drop just off to the side of the dirt path. We were all very tired after the steep, hot walk and we contemplated how Marco’s mother [...]

At the close of today’s business day, SAN JORGE SCHOOL CLASSROOM–contributions have been received to support 86% of the total construction needs to complete the one story classroom. An additional $1,560 is required to complete this project. Mayan Families

PANAJACHEL 4/11/08–Forty families supported by Mayan Families each received 10 baby chickens today. The number of receiving families represents the great success of the Chickens Program. Normally, the monthly distribution is twenty families. We were able to double the normal distribution due to the wonderful support of the “bucks for clucks” fund [...]

Last year we distributed more than 3,000 toys to children who otherwise would not have received a toy for Christmas. These toys were collected in many different ways, people left toys for us in shopping bags at major hotels and we collected them, sometimes there were just a few,other times there were boxes with [...]

It was very exciting today to see the progress on the San Jorge Community/Learning center! It is looking great! Construction Program

This is all that remains of their home. It is just a cement slab. There was no one home at the time of the fire so nothing was able to be saved. Dona Juana , the mother of the family, was on the street selling “atol” from a cart. She does [...]

Lorena and her family were very happy to receive this generous gift of food from her Madrina ( sponsor). With the rising costs of food in Guatemala it is very difficult for the poor to be able to buy enough food for their families. Thank you for this great gift. Food and Milk Program [...]

Woof, woof from Panajachel! This is Einstein, retired street dog reporting . . . Puppies, puppies everywhere! It seems some of my friends haven’t made it to a Healthy Pets clinic yet! For the last several weeks, humans have been dropping off abandoned youngsters at the clinic, Mayan Families headquarters and at the homes of volunteers. [...]

Last night at 9.30p.m. this woman, Marta Magdalena who lives in Panajachel, called me very worried about her 22yr old nephew. He is deaf and unable to speak. He had been vomiting blood for two days and was suffering tremendous stomach pain. We arranged for a taxi to take the family [...]

PANAJACHEL–We recently issued 15 micro loans of $134 each to a local Women’s Group. Many of these women will use these loans to realize wholesale prices in making beaded jewelry for their small businesses. The reduced prices will enable them to realize better profits. Other women will also apply the [...]

Here are some recent photos of clothing donations being received. Operations Program

All the children lined up to give hugs! Orange juice and sweet bread was given out as a treat. The children really enjoyed being able to look at the books, they were just fascinated! General School Program

SAN JORGE 4/15/08– Wednesday we had a very happy, colorful celebration for the 7th group of women to graduate from the sewing classes in San Jorge. These women, many who do not speak Spanish and have not had the opportunity to go to school, were thrilled to receive a diploma for graduating from their three month [...]

PANAJACHEL–The family of sponsored Student Reina Angelica #371 recently received a new cooking stove. This valuable improvement to their lives was made possible through a contribution by Shirley J. The new stove will help the family financially by greatly reducing their need to buy expensive firewood, as well as preventing dangerous respiratory problems caused by [...]

I was delighted to receive a Mothers Day present from Abram. He had made it himself! He also brought a present from his brother to send to his Madrina and one to send to his own Madrina! I am sure that they will be very happy to receive these gifts in the mail! Student [...]

PIXABAJ–The family of school sponsored student Petronilia recently had a water filter brought to them by the MF staff. This family lives in a remote area and in very primitive conditions. The water filter made possible by contributions to the Florence Rotary Club will now enable this family to have clean and healthy drinking water. Click [...]