Guatemala
Guatemala has a deep cultural history that is full of diversity. Unfortunately, Guatemala suffered the heartache of a 36-year war that left more than 100,000 people dead.
Guatemala has a deep cultural history that is full of diversity. Unfortunately, Guatemala suffered the heartache of a 36-year war that left more than 100,000 people dead. In recent years, water and sanitation services have become more accessible, but the distribution of wealth is imbalanced. There are over 470,000 people without work. Guatemalan literacy rates have been negatively impacted by the scarcity of well-trained teachers in rural areas.
Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America with a GDP per capita of roughly one-half the average for Latin America and the Caribbean. The agricultural sector accounts for 13.7% of the GDP and 32%of the labor force. The distribution of income remains highly unequal between the rich and the poor with 40% of the indigenous population living in extreme poverty.
Hungry For Life partners with organizations in Guatemala that focus on education projects in San Raymundo.
Million people
Live in extreme
poverty
Lack access to clean
water
Lack access to basic
sanitation
Lack basic literacy
Lack employment
Year life expectancy
Communities
Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala. It is a large urban center marked by stark socioeconomic disparities. While it serves as the economic hub of the country, with diverse industries and a growing service sector, many residents live in poverty, facing challenges such as inadequate housing and limited access to education and healthcare. The city struggles with crime and violence, which can hinder development and deter investment. Despite its challenges, Guatemala City also represents the country's heritage and culture.
San Raymundo is a municipality of Guatemala City. It is situated in the central part of the country, approximately 30 kilometres northeast of the capital. This is a mountainous region of the country, surrounded by lush green valleys and rolling hills. Agriculture plays a significant role in the economy of San Raymundo. The fertile lands surrounding the town are suitable for various crops. Within the city itself, fireworks production represents the main income, but this regularly leads to explosions in factories as production of fireworks can be very dangerous.
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