I was so happy to hear last week that 10 of the sewing machines were given out to women in the village of San Jorge la Laguna! These are women that have been taught how to sew by Alberto, the Mayan Families sewing teacher. With the help of several people - from those that donated the sewing machines, the donor that covered the shipping fees, and the volunteers that helped pack the sewing machines into boxes for shipment – a huge difference was made for 10 women and their families! Thank you!
I hope you enjoy looking at the photos of the celebration. I love the fact that Mayan Families celebrates the women’s accomplishments. The women were treated to lunch and cake (not a normal occurrence as it is here!) and received a framed certificate to honor their achievement. You can see their smiles as they had the chance to finally receive and begin to open their sewing machines! Their new skills and sewing machine empowers them to help support their family. What a great gift – and goes along with the Nuestros Niños motto of Service – Compassion - Hope. |
| Teresa Cojtin |
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| Maria Concepcion |
Alberto, the sewing teacher, travels to Panajachel from Aldea Chaquijyá, a rural area of Solola (similar to a state in the US). He has nine children, and by working with Mayan Families, he is able to help others – and to make a living (cover his transportation costs, food, electric bills). They live in a mud brick home with a small outside kitchen where they cook over an open fire. Many of their children are sponsored for school through Mayan Families – as there is not “extra” money beyond the necessities - and they value education. Mayan Families as of last summer had 43 employees with all but a few being indigenous Guatemalans. This is just a glimpse into the life of one of the families that they help – that in turn helps others. It is an amazing circle of giving…
Enjoy the photos at the below link!
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