The costs for a child to attend public school are well beyond the means of most families. Besides the inscription fee, families are responsible for school supplies, uniforms, books, shoes, transportation and meals.

We are at the time of year for 2020 for either sponsorship renewal or providing a new sponsorship for a child’s education. Education is key to changing the life of these children and ultimately their families

Our mothers in Guatemala work especially hard. They don’t have days off to relax.

Mayan Families Canada (now Canadian Friends of FundaMaya Association or FundaMaya Canada) has worked closely with our friends in Guatemala for the past 14 years.

What another heartwarming and humbling experience! Having travelled to Panajachel with a Mayan Families Canada group in 2017, my granddaughter and I longed to return.