Mission for life project

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In Guatemala, families living in remote areas have difficulties accessing health care services due to a lack of transportation to facilities, resources, or language barriers. Fundanier, founded in 2003, provides outpatient services, hemodialysis, dialysis and kidney transplant services to children, especially those from low-income families.  

Many Guatemalan families still face the difficulties of the remoteness of their communities that limit the times they can take their children to receive treatment in a clinic. To account for this, Fundanier, in collaboration with Bridge of Life and Habitat for Humanity Guatemala (HFHG), has developed the Health Care Module for children with kidney disease to create safe and secure spaces and environments for the health and well-being of the family. 

The Health Care Module 

The Module is built one meter away from the home of the families, creating a passageway with the existing home. The main objective of this Module is to promote a safe and healthier environment for the personalized treatment of patients with kidney disease living in remote communities of the country. Additionally, this module aims to: 

  • Provide families with a durable structure strategically located to the side of the existing home for patient access. 
  • Improve current hygiene conditions in the home by accessing water through a rainwater harvesting system outside of the home, and hygiene areas through the installation of a sink and washing station. 
  • Expand current home environments by amplifying the construction footage of the home and reducing overcrowding in other built spaces. 

Peritoneal Dialysis Room

  • 3.00m x 3.00m block and wood structure 
  • Includes: rainwater collection system, outdoor handwashing station, metal door and windows, solar panel, water filter, chair, table and shelves.  
  • Design structure can be customized to meet family needs 
  • Cost: approximately $7,500.00 USD 

Project results 

  • Built 8 safe and durable structures for home-based peritoneal dialysis care (from September 2022 to March 2023
  • Improved access to water and hygiene for participating families 
  • Healthier and brighter futures for children 
  • Alliances with local and international partners that fund and support this Mission for Life project 

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Más de 3,000 viviendas en el Altiplano Occidental son beneficiadas con las Estufas Uk ́u ́xJa “Corazón del Hogar”

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Las Estufas Uk´u´xJa fueron diseñadas en forma conjunta entre Hábitat para la Humanidad Guatemala (HPHG) y Catholic Relief Services (CRS). Este modelo considera aspectos culturales, ergonómicos, ambientales, económicos, técnicos y principalmente funcionales; para que las familias de las comunidades del país puedan tener acceso a la cocción de sus alimentos de forma segura, saludable, con eficiencia energética y aprovechamiento de la unidad para preparar y consumir los alimentos alrededor de la misma, fortaleciendo la relación y la convivencia familiar.

USAID y CRS en asocio con HPHG, impulsó el modelo de las Estufas Uk´u´xJa en más de 3,000 viviendas en el Altiplano Occidental de Guatemala con un abordaje integral y sostenible, con procesos de construcción y capacitación en áreas técnicas y educativas. El objetivo es brindar mejores condiciones de vida a las familias, por medio de la estrategia de la vivienda saludable.

¿Qué es una Estufa Uk´u´xJa?

Un elemento, que, a través del mesón integrado en la estufa, funciona como un espacio de diálogo, unidad e interacción familiar, fortaleciendo la cultura y autoestima de las familias y comunidades. Sirve a la familia para elaborar, cocinar y servir los alimentos, así como para calentar la cocina.

Contribuye con la economía de la familia al disminuir el consumo de leña y eliminar el aire contaminado que emana de la leña quemada.

Las Estufas Uk´u´xJa permiten mejorar las condiciones de vida de las familias dentro del hogar con el impacto en: eliminación del humo dentro de la cocina, reducción de enfermedades respiratorias, mejora la economía del hogar, disponibilidad de mayor tiempo para otras actividades, reducción de riesgo a accidentes.

“El aporte de las familias y de la comunidad es indispensable para la apropiación del proyecto, su involucramiento en el proceso constructivo contribuye a que se desarrolle de una manera adecuada y colaborativa, permitiendo mayor entendimiento para uso y mantenimiento de la misma”, expresó Delorean Randich, director nacional de Hábitat para la Humanidad Guatemala.

Las Estufas Uk´u´xJa contribuyen al logro de la Agenda 2030: reducen más del 50% del consumo de leña, lo que es de beneficio para el impacto causado por la tala de bosques, esto contribuye al Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) 15 (vida de ecosistemas terrestres); además reducen las enfermedades respiratorias como el EPOC (enfermedad pulmonar de obstrucción crónica), neumonías y bronconeumonías contribuyendo al ODS 3 (salud y bienestar).

El manual de las Estufas Uk´u´xJa es un aporte a las comunidades rurales de Guatemala, Latinoamérica y otros países que se esfuerzan por proteger la salud, el medio ambiente y promover una mejor calidad de vida para las familias.

“Estoy agradecida con Dios y con la institución por ser beneficiada con una estufa, debido a que ahora mis hijos no corren riesgos de quemarse al estar sentados cerca del fuego”, expresó doña Esmeralda Robledo del Caserío Nuevas Maravillas, Sinibal, San Marcos, cuando preparaba sus alimentos utilizando la Estufa Uk´u´xJa.

Más de 3,000 viviendas en el Altiplano Occidental son beneficiadas con las Estufas Uk ́u ́xJa “Corazón del Hogar”

Conoce el manual aquí: manual de estufas

 

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Hábitat para la Humanidad Guatemala tiene más de 43 años facilitando el acceso a la vivienda digna en todo el país. Empodera a cada persona, promueve la participación social y el desarrollo comunitario.

Proyecto Comunidades Liderando Su Desarrollo (CLD) – es un proyecto implementado por USAID y CRS para   mejorar la calidad de vida en 200 comunidades en el Altiplano Occidental de Guatemala, que trabaja con algunas de las poblaciones más marginadas del país—incluyendo a mujeres, indígenas, jóvenes y personas con discapacidades—para fomentar la visión de desarrollo desde las comunidades a través los proyectos priorizados por las comunidades en sus Planes de Desarrollo Comunitario. USAID apoya a que CRS lidere un consorcio de socios, incluyendo a Caritas San Marcos y Caritas de los Altos.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – USCCB: Organización fundada en 1,943 por los obispos católicos de los EE.UU. que implementa proyectos de desarrollo a través de socios locales, desarrollando capacidad local y promoviendo soluciones sostenibles. En Guatemala, CRS trabaja desde hace más de 50 años, enfocada en cuatro áreas programáticas: medios de vida agrícolas; respuesta a emergencias, recuperación y mitigación; desarrollo integral de la juventud y niñez y desarrollo local institucional.

 

Contacto:
Diana Reyes,

Coordinadora de Comunicaciones

Hábitat para la Humanidad Guatemala

4740-6428

DReyes@habitatguate.org

 

Contacto: Luis Cocón,

Coordinador de Mercadeo y Comunicación

CRS Guatemala

5772-9059

luis.cocon@crs.org

Josefa Ixtahualan – ADISA

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Meet Josefa Ixhalan,the proud, single mother of Dolores (19 months) who has an intellectual disability that requires constant care and attention. 

Thanks to the support of Habitat for Humanity Canada, Hope & Healing and Homes4Hope, this family now has a new home that has been specially designed to meet their needs. The home was designed incorporating universal accessibility. It has a spacious and safe outdoor area where Dolores can play and enjoy the sunshine. 

Josefa is beyond grateful for this amazing opportunity and has expressed her sincere thanks to everyone who made this possible, «I feel much better now. I want my daughter to grow up in a safe environment, go to school and be happy,” she mentions. They now have a comfortable place to call home, where Dolores can thrive and grow. This is truly a testament to the power of community and how we can come together to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Margarita Ramírez – ADISA

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Today, we share with you the story of the Ramírez family, who participated in the project Improving the lives of people living with disabilities in Solola, Guatemala implented by Habitat Guatemala and ADISA and funded by Habitat Canada, Hope&Healing International and Homes4Hope.

Kendall, inspired by the health care professionals who have helped him with his cleft lip diagnosis, wants to be a doctor someday; he wants to help other children. «After all, doctors helped me too!» – he tells us, brightly. The family is grateful for the support and care they have received from ADISA for Kendall’s therapy.  

Kendall proudly shows us the new home, water filter, stove and bathroom that he and his family received during the project. The family is overjoyed with their new home and express their gratitude for the support they had received, «I can hardly find words to express our gratitude. We already feel at home here. Thank you very much for everything!» – says Margarita. They shared how much of a difference it had made in their daily lives and how much easier it was for them to move around the house. Kendall, can now play and grow up in a safe home. They also spoke about how grateful they were for the sense of community they had felt throughout the project,  

The Ramirez family’s story is just one example of the positive impact this project has had on the lives of 45 families with children with disabilities. We are proud to be part of this transformation and we remain committed to continuing our efforts to improve the lives of Guatemalans. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Petronila Nimajay – Hybrid House – Church of Bend

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Petronila (25) is doing laundry in the new pila (water station) when we arrive at her new Hybrid House in the hidden village of Chuacruz Pujujil, Sololá. Her husband Antonio (27) and children Blanca, Emerson and Osvald greet us with smiles on their faces: Seqar!“ – Welcome!. The fourth child of the family sleeps in a cloth on Petronila’s back. 

«We are very happy and grateful to have this very nice house. Before, we lived in the mud house next door with my parents.» – Petronila recounts – «It was cramped and dark.» 

The new house is bright and protects the family from wind and rain. «Now we have enough space! It makes our life much easier!» – Antonio, tells us. With the house they also received a Healthy Home Kit including a water filter, a smokeless stove and a latrine . 

«Thank you again for this support, God bless you. Our life has improved a lot. Cooking is easier now and the children are no longer in danger of getting burnt from the fire. We can also use water more sparingly!». As in many remote areas, people have to fetch water from a distant source. 

«Chuaqchic» – Goodbye ; everyone waves to us as we are about to leave her new home. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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atención al cliente

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7736-8264 / 7763-7524 / 4740-6832

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