The Alta Verapaz region of Guatemala, where our clinic stands, is currently under military control to combat the drug trafficking that runs through. This sounds heavier than it actually is. Most people I have talked to (locals call me often) say that either they were not even aware of the military operations, or that things are more peaceful now that the military is in control.
Here is an article about the situation: http://theesperanzaproject.org/2011/01/mayan-communities-under-siege-in-alta-verapaz-guatemala/
We will be traveling April 23rd to Chisec to continue working on our clinic, hopefully preparing it for our first clinical mission in the fall. We will also be mounting the quilt that was made specifically for CHILA at the clinic location itself. If anyone knows how to approach making a weatherproof, jungleproof, bug and kid-proof display case for a quilt, let me know!!
If you want to help out, visit our legal umbrella organization that issues tax deductions for donations at: http://www.interamericanhealth.org/chisec_clinic_chila_.html
Thanks again everybody!
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