Ranked the 10th country in the world most exposed to disasters by a 2020 World Risk report, Guatemala's physical location between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean makes it extremely vulnerable to events like hurricanes, extreme flooding, and landslides. Team Rubicon International (TRI) seeks to establish a physical presence in Guatemala City while expanding our disaster risk and reduction (DRR) and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. We also have a corporate MATCH for funds!
The Pacific Data Center (PDC) found the Peten Department has the highest vulnerability and lowest climate resilience in the country. Approximately 60% of the population in Peten lives in remote, rural areas, with more than 30% identifying as indigenous (non-Latino). With a poverty rate of approximately 79% among indigenous populations in Guatemala, Peten residents require increased access to health and disaster resources in the wake of climate-driven disasters.
TRI has a proven track record of delivering efficient and effective aid to communities impacted by disasters, including providing emergency medical services and capacity building in complex operating environments. Since 2018, TRI has been working in Guatemala supporting the Guatemalan Ministry of Health, local NGOs, and the U.S. Southern Command to facilitate community resilience building.
The overall goal of TRI's efforts in Guatemala is to create resilient communities by driving positive health outcomes and enhancing regional and local partnerships, specifically in the Peten Department. To achieve this, TRI seeks to accomplish the following outcomes: - Enhanced emergency healthcare knowledge and skills - Improved WASH Practices - Strengthened Community Resilience
This project has provided additional documentation in a DOCX file (projdoc.docx).
