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The Importance of Solidarity After a Disaster

6/14/2021

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In the most remote parts of Guatemala and around the world, solidarity is crucial to overcoming challenges and rebuilding life after disasters. Such is the case in the parts of Maya Territory ravaged by hurricanes Eta and Iota last year. Several Q'anjob'al, Chuj and Akateka Maya communities were partially or even totally destroyed, and residents were forced to leave their homes and take refuge with relatives or in shelters to survive.

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Coordinating with the Ancestral Plurinational Q'anjob'al, Chuj and Akateko Government, CMPI was able to quickly reach the affected communities, collect data, and immediately know the conditions on the ground and what the communities needed.

​With this information, and the generous support of Global Giving, we were able to buy corn, beans, rice, personal hygiene products and other basics. With these resources, we helped ensure that the basic food needs of 1967 people in eight communities were met for two months after the disaster. 65% of those served are adolescents and children.

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With the funds, we also contributed to the restoration of a 300-meter section of road, which had been completely covered with earth as a result of a landslide caused by heavy rains, blocking access to three communities of San Pedro Soloma. The restoration of this road benefited about 1,500 people. Several houses lost their roofs in the twin storms, and we were also able to provide some families with metal sheets to rebuild their homes and move back into them

​The passage of storms Eta and Iota through Mayan territory has been painful and challenging for those who lived through it. But it has been less painful thanks to the support received from all the good-hearted people who have contributed to this cause. We at Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim are deeply grateful for the solidarity of everyone who donated through Global Giving and Global Giving itself for their gifts to this much needed humanitarian work.
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  • About
    • Board of Directors
    • Guiding Documents
  • Partners & Funders
  • Our Team/El Equipo
    • Our Team/El Equipo
    • Luis Marcos
    • Lola Marina Juan
    • Carolina Martin Ramos
    • Dominga "Tumy" Francisco
    • Domingo Alvaro
    • Lizandra Mateo Lorenzo
    • Cindy Toledo
    • Lucero Gonzalez Alvarado
    • Sandra Alvaro Francisco
    • Adaluz Garcia
    • Lic. Anix Pablo
    • Jorge Izquierdo
    • Evelyn Vargas
    • Jair Rodriguez
    • Leah Vinton
    • Paloma Lopez
    • Estrella Tonantzin Lopez
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    • Maya Health Initiative
    • Maya Indigenous Peoples Human Rights >
      • Legal Services
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