Guatemala

A Silent Epidemic
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A Silent Epidemic

In the heart of rural Guatemala, a silent epidemic is claiming lives, leaving families devastated and communities grappling with the harsh reality of a preventable disease. Diabetes, a global health concern, has taken a heavy toll on the population, particularly in remote areas where access to medical care is scarce. In the rustic village of…

The Absence of Light
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The Absence of Light

I’m away babysitting my 12-month-old grandson. It has been a delightful week of seeing the world from a child’s perspective. All was well until the house lost power. Within moments I went from enjoying a cozy night in Wisconsin to wondering how I was going to find a flashlight in an unfamiliar household. My phone…

A Home Is Not Just A House
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A Home Is Not Just A House

It looked so modest once our builders were finished. Seventeen days of construction labor, weeks of FFF administrative paperwork and months of fundraising amounted to a small structure tucked into the mountains above Guineales, Guatemala. The house had a concrete floor, an intact roof, doors that lock, and best of all; it had a family…