By Sofia Garcia | Operations Manager
We are all living through extremely difficult and complicated times across the world due to the Covid-19 virus. In Guatemala it is certainly no exception, where we have been living under a state of prevention and mitigation since the 16th March. We still do not know when we will be able to return to the streets and resume our normal daily lives, so we are all experiencing very disconcerting times.
At Aula Mágica we have been keeping up to date with the domestic circumstances of everyone who is part of the Aula Mágica family - this consists of a total of 27 male and females from across rural regions of Guatemala: Huehuetenango, El Quiché, Sololá and Retalhuleu. The families of our Facilitators typically work in the fields or are involved in the informal economy working for example as construction workers, gardeners and housekeepers. Unfortunately, work has declined considerably and many people have become unemployed.
Aula Mágica has sought ways to support each of the Facilitators. This week, each Facilitator received a parcel of products containing personal hygiene products and nutritional food. As well as this, they have also continued to receive their monthly stipends. Currently we are also trying to source funds to be able to provide food for our children and their families, so we hope to be supporting them as well.
If you would like to collaborate with us in order to allow us to carry on supporting our Facilitators, our children and their families in Guatemala we would be really grateful. This is possible through Aula Mágica’s GlobalGiving link:
We send our best wishes to everyone and hope that you and your loved ones keep safe and well.
The Aula Mágica team
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