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Reflecting on a Strong Year

Despite the continued challenges brought by COVID-19, 2022 was another strong year that saw the true impact of our work on the ground with our

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Running Through ALDEA’s Work

On November 29, ABPD’s Executive Director Paco Enríquez and ABPD staff challenged themselves to travel by foot, bike, and car through all the municipalities where

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We’re Running Up to Giving Tuesday!

ALDEA’s partner organization in Guatemala, ABPD, is Running up to Giving Tuesday – and challenging our supporters to raise $48,000 for healthy families! On November

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Improving Sanitation in Paxorotot

In order to reduce pollution caused by the water that will be used in cooking, washing and bathing once the potable water system in Paxorotot

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Hygiene in Agua Caliente

Hygiene is essential in reducing the risk of childhood malnutrition, especially the adequate disposal of human waste to limit vectors and contamination of water and

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Cookstoves in Cojol Juyú

A few weeks ago the materials needed for the construction of efficient cookstoves were delivered to the community of Cojol Juyú and now we can

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New Masculinities in Simajulehu

In Simajulehu, men continue their training on the topics of inclusion and rights, as well as the cultivation of coffee to increase their income and

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Xecoxol, Tecpán

Located 11 miles from the municipal seat in the northern part of Tecpán, Xecoxol was founded around 1920 and is home to 415 families. The

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Palima, Tecpán

Palima was founded around 1960 and currently is home to 90 families. The community is located 16 miles from the municipal seat in the northern