On Sunday morning, Volcan de Fuego in Guatemala erupted 30 miles from Guatemala City, the capital of Guatemala. It's been devastating for the country with crops burned, people buried and or cut off from rescue parties, and lives lost (ABC News article covering the eruption).
The Chance to Dream has been working in Guatemala to promote education, provide medical services to remote areas, and also work with the volunteer Bomberos (firefighters) for trauma training/crisis care for many years. What's more, the area affected by the eruption is where The Chance to Dream works with many of the fire fighters, organizes medical clinics, and has various ongoing projects. Many friends are on the scene working on search and rescue. Please pray for their safety!Linda is now en route to Guatemala (despite the recent closing of Guatemala City's international airport due to the dangers the volcanic ash presents to fliers). She will be assisting in the search and rescue organization and providing much needed crisis counseling to the survivors.
In a country as poor as Guatemala, the fallout of this catastrophe will continue to be felt for a long time. Donations in order to purchase food and supplies for the rescue teams and those rescued are sorely needed ! We are relying on your help to alleviate what suffering we can in this difficult time. Please pray with us as we try to help the families and all the people involved.
To make a tax deductible donation online, please go to: https://www.thechancetodream.com/donate
Thank you for your love and support!!
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