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GIVING HOPE IN GUATEMALA
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he Salvation Army is giving hope to students in Guatemala through the Brighter Futures Children’s Sponsorship Program. The Children’s Integrated Learning Centre in Tecpán, Guatemala, supports children in need in their community by providing the tools they need to succeed. With support from Canada and Bermuda, 50 children at the centre benefited from educational supplies, nutritious meals, health-care assistance, and the care and support of officers and teachers. Maria Angellica, the oldest of four siblings, is grateful for the centre’s support to her education. During the pandemic, she could not attend school because it was closed. The teachers at the centre prepared lessons to be completed at home so that students could continue their education.
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By Robyn Goodyear
Thanks to these packages, she was able to complete the school year and move on to the next. “I want to continue studying and go all the way to university because I want to be a police detective,” Maria says. The centre also aims to improve children’s nutrition and overall health through hot daily meals and food packages for their families. The students are also taken to the local clinic for health checkups. With this support, children can focus on school and having fun! Thanks to your generous support, The Salvation Army can serve children in need and ensure the hope of the brighter future they deserve.