We fight child malnutrition by providing nutritious school lunches daily to 500 indigenous Guatemalan school children. The lunches help the children to stay healthy, focus better and remain in school.
Guatemala has one of the worst nutritional conditions in Latin America, and 67% of indigenous Guatemalan children suffer from chronic malnutrition. Since 2006, Pueblo a Pueblo has provided hot, wholesome lunches for the 500 indigenous children attending the Panabaj Elementary School- often the children's only nutritious meal of the day. Better nutrition keeps the children in school, reduces visits to the hospital, increases well-being and helps reverse the cycle of poverty in the community.
Two village women prepare and serve food purchased locally to provide hot luhches to all children attending the Panabaj and Chacaya Elementary School each day. Our new organic school garden program will supplement this program in years to come.
This project will help reduce chronic malnutrition in the elementary school children of Panabaj, improving health and ability to focus in school. This programs helps the children stay in school longer and learn better, building brighter futures.
"Children simply can't concentrate when they're hungry. Our goal is to nourish the children's bodies and their minds, building a stronger foundation for learning and a health start for the future"
- Montserrat Deu Pons, Field Coordinator
Total Funding Received to Date: $4,929
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $3,071
Total Funding Goal: $8,000
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