by Kayla Hughes | May 10, 2023 | Culture and Community, Guatemala
How much do you know about Chajul? We’re guessing very little! Chajul is one of three Maya Ixil villages in the Department of Quiché. Steeped in the indigenous Maya tradition, it’s people are known for their longstanding defiance to outside influences,...
by Kayla Hughes | Dec 20, 2022 | From the Field, Guatemala, Uncategorized, Volunteer
Phyllis Coyne writes about “the Violence”, or the 36 year Civil War in Guatemala beginning in 1960. This is Part 2 of a two part series of emails reflecting on her time volunteering in Chajul and surrounding areas. You can read Part 1 here. April 5th If...
by Kayla Hughes | Jul 12, 2018 | Adopt an Elder, From the Field, Spotlights, Thailand, Uncategorized
History Comes to Life In case you were wondering, “yaai” means “grandmother” in Thai language. As part of our Adopt and Elder program we take care of many elders in Issan, Thailand, and there is one special woman in particular. Her name is technically “Bunhom” but we...
