3 reasons why your support is so important in Guatemala
- Nearly 50% of children under 5 suffer from stunted growth caused by malnutrition
- Only 62% of girls and 68% of boys are enrolled in secondary school
- Many girls are married by 18 and 54% of indigenous girls give birth before age 20
How your support is helping Guatemala:
- Improving the health and nutrition of thousands of young children and new mothers before and after childbirth.
- Ensuring children attend schools that promote good hygiene practices, child participation and the protection of girls and boys against violence.
- Working in communities to ensure children with disabilities have appropriate access to school and community life.
Country Comparison
| Country | Guatemala | Canada |
|---|
| People living in poverty |
54% |
9% |
| Mortality of children under 5 |
31 deaths /1000 births |
5 deaths /1000 births |
| Life expectancy |
72 years |
81 years |
(World Bank, CIA World Factbook, World Health Organization)
Common phrases in Spanish
| Hello |
Hola! |
| How are you? |
Cómo estás? |
| Thank you |
Gracias |
| Goodbye |
Adios |
| Happy Birthday |
Feliz Cumpleaños |
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