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© 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
WITH MAYAN FAMILIES
© 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved.
STUDENT SPONSORSHIP
Receiving an education is one of the most significant and sustainable
ways in which children can improve the standard of living for themselves
and their families. Mayan Families is dedicated to promoting education
within the communities we serve. Over 3,000 students are currently
sponsored to attend school, which costs just $360/year. These children
would not have the opportunity to go to school without a sponsor.
© 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved.
PRESCHOOL NUTRITION CENTERS
In order to address this high prevalence of malnutrition in the Lake Atitlan region and its far-
reaching consequences, Mayan Families has established seven Preschool Nutritional
Centers in different communities in the area. These centers provide children aged three to
five-years-old with:
• A healthy meal and a nutritious snack daily & Multi-vitamin supplements
• Regular deworming & Regular monitoring and evaluation of each child’s nutritional
status
• Lessons in basic hygiene
© 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved.
ELDERLY CARE
Without enough to eat, many older people are becoming weak and
malnourished. This leaves them more vulnerable to illnesses that they
cannot afford medical care for and unable to provide for even their most
basic needs. In many cases, family members are unable to help as they
struggle to feed themselves and their children. This leaves the elderly
without any form of support and often living in heartbreaking conditions.
Our Elderly Care sponsorship program allows us to bring life-sustaining
food and medical care to people who would otherwise be left to die.
© 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved.
FUEL EFFICIENT STOVES &
WATER FILTER INSTALLATIONS
We regularly provide impoverished families with access to clean
drinking water & stoves. These stoves reduce the risk of burn injuries; additionally,
the chimney directs smoke out of the house, cutting down on smoke inhalation
problems and smoke-related eye problems.
© 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved.
CONSTRUCTION
This program was established to improve the living standards of families
living in the highlands of Guatemala. We do this by providing the following
services: Development of professional architectural plans; ensuring houses
are professionally planned and built to withstand the perils of the climate here
in the Guatemalan Highlands; purchase of land and deed titles in areas that
are close to local services and facilities; providing our families with
permanent security and land ownership; building and construction of
properties
.. .
© 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved.
FAMILY AID
The Family Aid program aims to support indigenous families
living in the highlands of rural Guatemala and the many
varied obstacles they face living in extreme poverty. We help
provide emergency housing, medical care, ongoing
nutritional support, water filters, fuel-efficient stoves, and
basic household necessities.
© 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved.
HOPE FOR THE ANIMALS
We rescue suffering, homeless animals in dire need,
prevent their mistreatment through education, spay
and neuter them to help curb the massive
overpopulation in the region, and facilitate adoption.
© 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved.
MEDICAL CARE
The Mayan Families Medical Clinic is for many people the
only access point they have to healthcare and treatment
options. On a daily basis we regularly treat people for
Pneumonia, high-blood pressure, strokes, diabetes as well
as attempt to provide preventative treatment for gastric
cancer – a major issue here in the highlands.
© 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved.
SEWING PROGRAM
The Sewing Project is an Income Generating Program that promotes the
economic advancement of women by providing them with skills to use
sewing machines as well as basic business skills. We have so far had over
150 women come through our six month long sewing classes, with a long
waiting list of women wanting to take part. Many of these women have been
able to use their new found skills to establish small businesses, sell their
products within the community and support their families independently.
© 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved.
CARPENTRY SCHOOL
The carpentry school offers a unique opportunity for
unskilled workers throughout the rural areas of Guatemala
to develop a vocational trade. Students (aged 16 and over)
graduate with a well paying s kill that offers work
opportunities throughout Guatemala. Students are taught
basic carpentry skills (using both hand and power tools) as
well as safety instruction.
© 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved.
LEARN MORE AT
WWW.MAYANFAMILIES.ORG

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Helping Mayan Families - Airline Ambassadors International

  • 1. © 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved. MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH MAYAN FAMILIES
  • 2. © 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved. STUDENT SPONSORSHIP Receiving an education is one of the most significant and sustainable ways in which children can improve the standard of living for themselves and their families. Mayan Families is dedicated to promoting education within the communities we serve. Over 3,000 students are currently sponsored to attend school, which costs just $360/year. These children would not have the opportunity to go to school without a sponsor.
  • 3. © 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved. PRESCHOOL NUTRITION CENTERS In order to address this high prevalence of malnutrition in the Lake Atitlan region and its far- reaching consequences, Mayan Families has established seven Preschool Nutritional Centers in different communities in the area. These centers provide children aged three to five-years-old with: • A healthy meal and a nutritious snack daily & Multi-vitamin supplements • Regular deworming & Regular monitoring and evaluation of each child’s nutritional status • Lessons in basic hygiene
  • 4. © 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved. ELDERLY CARE Without enough to eat, many older people are becoming weak and malnourished. This leaves them more vulnerable to illnesses that they cannot afford medical care for and unable to provide for even their most basic needs. In many cases, family members are unable to help as they struggle to feed themselves and their children. This leaves the elderly without any form of support and often living in heartbreaking conditions. Our Elderly Care sponsorship program allows us to bring life-sustaining food and medical care to people who would otherwise be left to die.
  • 5. © 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved. FUEL EFFICIENT STOVES & WATER FILTER INSTALLATIONS We regularly provide impoverished families with access to clean drinking water & stoves. These stoves reduce the risk of burn injuries; additionally, the chimney directs smoke out of the house, cutting down on smoke inhalation problems and smoke-related eye problems.
  • 6. © 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved. CONSTRUCTION This program was established to improve the living standards of families living in the highlands of Guatemala. We do this by providing the following services: Development of professional architectural plans; ensuring houses are professionally planned and built to withstand the perils of the climate here in the Guatemalan Highlands; purchase of land and deed titles in areas that are close to local services and facilities; providing our families with permanent security and land ownership; building and construction of properties .. .
  • 7. © 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved. FAMILY AID The Family Aid program aims to support indigenous families living in the highlands of rural Guatemala and the many varied obstacles they face living in extreme poverty. We help provide emergency housing, medical care, ongoing nutritional support, water filters, fuel-efficient stoves, and basic household necessities.
  • 8. © 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved. HOPE FOR THE ANIMALS We rescue suffering, homeless animals in dire need, prevent their mistreatment through education, spay and neuter them to help curb the massive overpopulation in the region, and facilitate adoption.
  • 9. © 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved. MEDICAL CARE The Mayan Families Medical Clinic is for many people the only access point they have to healthcare and treatment options. On a daily basis we regularly treat people for Pneumonia, high-blood pressure, strokes, diabetes as well as attempt to provide preventative treatment for gastric cancer – a major issue here in the highlands.
  • 10. © 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved. SEWING PROGRAM The Sewing Project is an Income Generating Program that promotes the economic advancement of women by providing them with skills to use sewing machines as well as basic business skills. We have so far had over 150 women come through our six month long sewing classes, with a long waiting list of women wanting to take part. Many of these women have been able to use their new found skills to establish small businesses, sell their products within the community and support their families independently.
  • 11. © 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved. CARPENTRY SCHOOL The carpentry school offers a unique opportunity for unskilled workers throughout the rural areas of Guatemala to develop a vocational trade. Students (aged 16 and over) graduate with a well paying s kill that offers work opportunities throughout Guatemala. Students are taught basic carpentry skills (using both hand and power tools) as well as safety instruction.
  • 12. © 2014 Mayan Families. All rights reserved. LEARN MORE AT WWW.MAYANFAMILIES.ORG