Welcome to the home page of the Guatemala Emergency Relief Fund.
The Guatemala Emergency Relief Fund is making an active contribution to ongoing humanitarian efforts addressing the substantial loss of life, property, and livelihood in Guatemala caused by hurricane Stan in early October.
We are seeking donations and volunteers for ongoing projects in one of the affected communities, Santa Catarina Palopó, Department of Sololá, Guatemala. Find out more about us and our current projects.
Ongoing projects
Scholarships for 2006 school yearOngoing Project: Scholarships for middle school studentsWe have started a scholarship program for middle school (básico) students in Santa Catarina Palopó. |
Water filters for Santa Catarina P.Ongoing Project: Distribution of water filtersWe are subsidizing the purchase of water filters (http://www.waterfiltersforthepoor.org) that can produce clean water for up to two years. |
Las ManosOngoing Project: Construction of sanitary facilities at Las ManosWe made a monetary contribution toward the construction of new sanitary facilities at Las Manos, the biggest settlement of displaced people in Panajachel. |
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Cleanup, constructionOngoing Project: Construction of retaining wall for widowed mother |
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