Guatemala Update

Prayer Requests

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:00:00 PST

Many Compassion-sponsored children pray for their sponsors every day. Sponsors can make a tremendous impact in the lives of Guatemalan children by praying for them on a daily basis.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

Advisory: School Closure in Guatemala

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:00:00 PDT

All Compassion child development centers have resumed normal activities. No Compassion-assisted children have contracted the H1N1 virus.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

Advisory: Landslide in Guatemala

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:00 PST

A landslide in Guatemala occurred within a few miles of two child development centers. No Compassion children were affected.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

Look What God Has Done

by Brandy Campbell, with Karen Anqueto in Guatemala — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:00:00 PST

From the time Dámaris was small, she knew she would be a doctor - even when nobody else thought she could. With the help of Compassion, she impacts hundreds of families.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

Shaping a Better Future

by Brandy Campbell, with Karen Anqueto in Guatemala — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:00:00 PST

Maria must try to raise her daughters in a city filled with gangs and violence. With the help of Compassion, Astrid and Doly are finding new hope.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

Advisory: Flooding in Guatemala

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:00:00 PST

The heavy rains in the northern part of Guatemala have stopped. Compassion-assisted child development centers are aiding affected children and families.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

Home Away From Home

By Brandy Campbell, with Karen Anzueto in Guatemala — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:00:00 PST

Paola feels like she grew up at the Tommas Cranmer Student Center (GU-804). "I received a lot of love there, from the project workers and tutors - even before I was registered. It changed my life," says Paola.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

From Pescado to Bella

By Brandy Campbell, with Karen Anzueto in Guatemala — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:00:00 PDT

Ana Lucia's skin disease is not curable, but she's able to control it with medicine and regular doctor visits. "My sponsor gave me so much," she says. "I am happy that now my family does not have to worry about paying for my school - or for my medicine."

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

Advisory: Flooding in Guatemala

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:00:00 PDT

A week of torrential rains brought devastating mudslides and flooding to parts of Guatemala. Some homes of Compassion-assisted children have been destroyed, but church partners have not been affected.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

A Transformed Life

Brandy Campbell — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:00:00 PST

A Compassion-assisted student prepares to give back to his community.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

Compassion Project Gets Clean Water

By Brandy Campbell with Michelle Guzman in Guatemala — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:00:00 PST

In Aldea Chizuixji and the surrounding communities, access to running water is nearly impossible. Villagers collect rainwater, but during the three-month dry period each summer, the situation becomes desperate. Prayers were answered one day when a truck delivered a water tank and cistern made possible by Compassion donors.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

Compassion Helps Children Survive Hurricane Stan's Aftermath

Tue, 16 May 2006 11:00:00 PDT

José and his family were among 100,000 people who were displaced by Hurricane Stan last October. But thanks to your help, José and his family were not left alone to struggle with the tragedy. Thanks to generous donors like you, José and hundreds of other Compassion-assisted children and their families received assistance.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

Vocational Program Produces Confident Entrepreneurs

By Janet Root, Contributing Writer — Tue, 17 May 2005 11:00:00 PDT

The soil of Mazatenango may be fertile, but the communities that inhabit this agricultural terrain in Guatemala are made barren with poverty. But two Compassion-assisted projects have teamed up with San Carlos University to create a path out of poverty - a food-processing vocational program. Read how the venture has created budding entrepreneurs who package and sell their wares while pursuing a university degree.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

Blanca Tucubal: A Princess Serving Her Heavenly King

By Cherie Rayburn, contributing writer — Fri, 29 Oct 2004 11:00:00 PDT

A Compassion-sponsored child from the age of 8, Blanca Tucubal is graduating this year from the Leadership Development Program in Guatemala. Described as a "brilliant leader," Blanca plans to establish a secondary school in the small community where she currently serves as principal of the elementary school.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

Pre-Med Student Passionate about Scripture, Leadership, Theater

By Michelle Guzman, Guatemala Communications Specialist — Fri, 30 Apr 2004 11:00:00 PDT

A former Compassion-sponsored child, Mark Ernesto is currently studying his third year of medicine and assisting with the children's Bible school at church. Mark's relationship with God has grown tremendously since becoming a part of Compassion's program, and he sees the difference that occurred in his life after deciding to follow Jesus.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

Cultural Tips for Guatemala

Mon, 18 Aug 2003 11:00:00 PDT

A list of cultural tips for the country of Guatemala.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

Language Lessons for Guatemala

Mon, 18 Aug 2003 11:00:00 PDT

Read some language lessons for Guatemala.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

A Treasure in the Garbage Dump: Aura's Story

By Cherie Rayburn — Fri, 30 May 2003 11:00:00 PDT

Aura Sandoval's growing-up experience in a Guatemala City dump taught her one thing: refuse = reject. But through Compassion's sponsorship program, she learned that God loves every person unconditionally that He has created - no exceptions.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

A Difference for Eternity

By Phoebe Rogers — Thu, 01 May 2003 11:00:00 PDT

Singer/songwriter Danny Oertli became involved with Compassion in large part through the influence of his wife, Cyndi. When she died unexpectedly in 2002, he says he was made more aware than ever of the importance of doing things that "make a difference for all eternity."

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm

Talking with Geoff Moore

Thu, 20 Feb 2003 11:00:00 PST

Music artist Geoff Moore has partnered with Compassion for nearly 18 years. He says his relationship with the ministry has given him opportunities to learn much about himself, the world and God's unconditional love.

Read more at http://www.compassion.com/sponsordonor/countrynews/gu/default.htm