Volcano Relief in Guatemala
Iris Santander and her family operate the Backyard School and she has also recently implemented the Better Futures Project aiming at bettering the lives of women in the community by providing opportunities to attend sewing and cooking and educational classes and participate in bunk bed delivery within her community.
Recently, Iris was asked how others can provide relief to those stricken by the June 3rd eruption of Volcan de Fuego. She has indicated that some individuals displaced from the volcanic eruption are living in a shelter in her village’s town center and, with any donations, she will arrange for medical care and medical supplies to be brought to those affected.
Guatemala Service Projects has worked with Iris and the Backyard School in the past, and they are also the emphasis of one of our major projects in 2019. All funds raised through this link will go directly toward volcano relief.
If you’d like to see what was done with the first batch of donations, check out our blog post: https://www.guatsp.org/2018/06/06/volcano-relief-efforts/
Thank you for your help!
For more information about Iris Santander and the Backyard School and Better Future Project, please visit this link: https://www.guatsp.org/donations/backyard-school/
The “right” opportunity arose when I learned about a travel opportunity for adoptive families which would include volunteer work and cultural sightseeing. Being members of that team had a profound impact on me, Lillian and Andrew. Not only were we able to make a real connection to our son’s birthplace, but we met incredibly warm and generous people, all of whom we now consider to be a part of our “family.” In addition to the volunteer work I shared with the Team, I also was able to “give back” by performing as my alter ego, “Farfel the Clown” at a barbecue for children of The Backyard School. It will remain one the proudest and happiest memories of my life.