Change the lives of 200 Mayan Families

Since the pandemic, most of our energy and finances have focused on education, but laying good, durable, healthy floors is still important to us....and to the families we serve.

Floor #154 was just completed this week.   A cement floor has huge health advantages over dirt.   Beautiful dirt floors are a possibility,  but not a good option in a community where the cost of frequent upkeep (i.e. linseed oil) isn't sustainable.   A cement floor is durable enough to chop wood for the fire on, while it protects the families from parasites that often reek havoc.

From an NPR report:  A 2007 World Bank study of a Mexican government program to replace dirt floors with cement found that doing so "significantly improves the health of young children." Among the study's findings: "A complete substitution of dirt floors by cement floors in a house leads to a 78 percent reduction in parasitic infestations, a 49 percent reduction in diarrhea, an 81 percent reduction in anemia and a 36 to 96 percent improvement in cognitive development." Beyond this, adults reported "increased satisfaction with ... their quality of life."  

We thank you all who have contributed to these good works.