Lexington teens raise money for single mothers in Guatemala

 Our loyal readers will remember this story below, which we first wrote in March.  In hospital, 1/14 This family was found residing in a rural Guatemalan hospital after the loss of their rental shack, their sibling and their income. Because of the lack of knowledge about the genetic skin disease the boys have, the court…

This is Manuela. She is one of our original Finding Freedom through Friendship mothers. Born with a disability, Manuela continues to inspire us with her ability to quietly and competently do what her son,  elderly mother,  and mentally ill sister need her to do in order to survive. There are no disability benefits, no social…

Dear Finding Freedom Board Members, Take a cordial greeting from the serene land of Huehuetenango, Guatemala. I hope you and your love ones find yourselves well, especially your dear families. I wish you all abundant success and blessings in your daily activities. With complete humility and simplicity I thank you for the scholarship you have…

Poverty in Guatemala increased from 51% to 54.1% -55%, according to the latest data published by the Central American Business Intelligence, CABI. CABI informed that poverty, infant and maternal mortality have increased in Guatemala due to the global economic crisis between 2009 and 2010. This has severely affected local efforts to achieve the Millennium Development…

Catarina is a single mother of three lively and beautiful little girls. She was diagnosed with asthma four years ago but unfortunately this young mother has not been able to afford the medications that are critical to her lung health. She is shown above at a local health clinic when one of our FFF facilitators,…