“STATE OF
CALAMITY”
On Wednesday, September 9, 2009, President
Colom declared a “State of Calamity” in Guatemala due to food
shortages. Knowing that God can use every situation for
His glory the challenge is before us to be His
agents.
 Since 2007, Amistad
Foundation has been working with missionaries Hugo and
Susana Rosales in the area of Baja Verapaz,
Guatemala. God directed Hugo and Susana to the
village of Santa Cruz where they have been living and
working among the people, gaining their trust and respect
while living out Jesus before the people. God has allowed
them to open a Christian middle school providing
educational opportunities not previously available.
Hugo’s background in civil engineering has been put to use
in community development. Amistad Foundation,
through many of you, has been a part of building the first
bathrooms in the village. Hugo and Susana have
provided adult literacy classes, teaching reading and
presenting Bibles as a graduation gift for those
previously unable to read God’s word for themselves.
Through the school and “Backyard Bible School” activities,
God is opening doors and hearts. Now God is opening
a door before you and I . .
.
DID YOU KNOW . .
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- According to
Unicef, almost half of Guatemala’s children are
chronically malnourished – the sixth worst
performance in the world. The incidence of
stunting, a common indicator of chronic malnutrition,
is twice in Guatemala what it is in
Haiti.
- In some
regions of Guatemala, malnutrition levels top 90%,
among the very highest rate in the
world.
- 54,564 rural
families have lost their corn and bean harvests due
to prolonged drought.
NOW THAT YOU KNOW . .
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YOU CAN MAKE A
DIFFERENCE!
$100.00 will feed a family in the village for one
month. This amount will provide 150 pounds of corn, 60
pounds of beans, 1 gallon of cooking oil, and 25 pounds of
sugar; plus, each family will be provided fresh chicken once a
week. No money is given, only
food.
$2.00 will provide a nutritional supplement
(Incaparina) for one child 10 years old or younger every day
for one month.
$.50 per child will provide protection
against parasites. One pill administered once a month can
protect against debilitating, sometimes deadly,
diseases.
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