St. Michael’s Guatemala Project is an informal, non-sectarian partnership begun in 1993 with the CPR-Sierra, at a time when the communities were still blockaded by the Guatemalan army. During an evolving relationship, the Project has affirmed the CPR quest for recognition as peaceful indigenous peoples, for dignity, and for land, working directly with community and elected leaders. Partnership areas include health and health education; delivery of basic medicines and supplies identified by the CPR; advocacy; and the arts and culture. Emphasis is upon mutuality, cultural exchange, and indigenous self-determination.
Read more about St. Michael’s Guatemala Project at their website. Contact Coordinator Ila Abernathy at ilaa@mindspring.com.
Anciana, 2019, La Libertad Salquil – Juana, with whose family Ila stayed when visiting in the mountains 1994 – 1998, during the war years. Photo courtesy Ila Abernathy.
Anciano, 2019, Sta. Clara – Health leader Gustavo’s grandfather in a “silla con ruedas” he made himself. Photo courtesy Ila Abernathy
Health Promoter Manuel Choc’s family gathers around the kitchen stove – 2019; photo courtesy Ila Abernathy.
Sarah and Pedro in 2009 in Cabá — we work together. Photo courtesy of Ila Abernathy.
Photo Credit for Top of Page: St. Michael’s Guatemala Project table at the 2017 Peace Fair. Photo by Kat Rodriguez.