Guatemala faces hunger timebomb

by Robert Wilkinson

From mi hermano Felipe and our friends at RightsAction, here's the latest update on the effects of Hurricane Stan in Guatemala. "Parts of Guatemala are facing a starvation "timebomb" in the aftermath of Hurricane Stan, ... We suspect that by the end of the year most people's food will have run out. The severity of the hurricane hasn't been fully grasped yet," he said. "Compared to Hurricane Mitch [in 1998], the impact on Guatemala is much worse.... The situation in Guatemala is a timebomb waiting to go off... the fuse is lit." To find out how you can save children's lives, please keep reading.

From the BBC story: "A comparison of the maps of poverty and the areas affected by Stan reveals that most of the municipalities with the greatest vulnerability to hunger are also those hardest hit by Stan." Please consider supporting those Mayan families in Guatemala who are in danger of starving. The children and families of Guatemala are truly victims of a disaster beyond comprehension. Your donations can save lives, with no bureaucratic waste or bungled mismanagement. Here's a link to coverage on how locals are doing more than the government. This link takes you to legit relief organizations. Please give all you can.

Comments

[Robert]

Though this article is no longer at the top of the page, it is important enough that I'm posting this so that the title stays at the top of the comment stream. And if you should come across this article, please remember that the children will be suffering for some time to come, and they really need our help. The legit relief agencies are doing great work despite the government bureaucracies, so please help the effort any way you can. This one won't be resolved for months, and I'll try to post more from time to time to keep this on the public radar screen.

[Robert]

Guatemala faces hunger timebomb" is an article you should keep in mind, since the people of Guatemala are still suffering despite the fact that they're no longer the news du jour. Go to the link, and either spread the work or send a check. Happy Christmas and Boxing Day is for the poor.