At the beginning of May, with support of a GoPhil donor to the Rapid Response Fund, EntreMundos started a COVID-19 Relief Response Project with the mission of supporting vulnerable populations in Guatemala that have been affected by the restrictions mandated by the government for the containment of the virus.<\/span><\/p>\nEntreMundos identified and teamed up with eight grassroots groups located in different regions of the country to lead and implement relief efforts in their local area. The organizations were selected based on having suffered economic losses related to COVID-19, having a healthcare focus, having diversity in terms of location, and having a proven track record of successful collaboration with EntreMundos and other organizations.<\/span><\/p>\nThe 8 implementing partners are:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The project is ongoing, but has supported the following relief efforts since the beginning of May:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\nEmergency food support for over 500 families;<\/span><\/li>\nAccess to clean drinking water for 350 families;<\/span><\/li>\nAwareness-raising activities, including informational videos in Mayan languages,\u00a0 reaching over 20,000 families;<\/span><\/li>\nPersonal protective equipment for medical professionals;<\/span><\/li>\nHygiene products for over 100 families;<\/span><\/li>\nMedical consultations for close to 500 individuals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIn addition to these impressive outcomes, this project has strengthened relationships among EntreMundos and the 8 partner organizations. They are eager to continue working together and explore opportunities for future collaborations outside of this project.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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“Similarly to other Latin American countries, in Guatemala, the coronavirus pandemic has not only caused a sanitary crisis but has also uncovered the social inequalities in the country. Many people can\u2019t stay home right now because they don\u2019t have a choice, they depend on daily work to survive. This project has managed to give some relief to the grassroots that are working hard to keep their diverse communities safe and healthy. It has also relieved the economic burden that many families are experiencing, supplying them with food and other first necessity items\u2026 We hope to be able to keep supporting vulnerable communities through this project- taking the next steps to collaborate with more organizations that are fighting for a more just and equal Guatemala, especially in these times.\u201d <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/p>\n
\u2022 Yessica Pastor, Entremundos \u2022<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Compare this project and impact with the fact that, in the grand scheme of things, 96% of humanitarian funding is funneled to international rather than local actors. Partnering with local grant-making organizations like EntreMundos is a central piece of GoPhil\u2019s ongoing work to shift more power towards the local, micro level. During times of crisis, when community needs are at an all time high, this partnership has become an essential aspect of our response strategy in Guatemala.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nA very special thank you to the entire GoPhil Community for your continued support of EntreMundos and for helping to make all of this possible. <\/span>Impact is not made in isolation<\/strong>, and this ongoing collaboration between GoPhil, EntreMundos and the 8 implementing grassroots organizations proves that to be true.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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