USPANTÁN

Potable Water

The lack of clean, potable water is still all too common in most of the rural areas of Guatemala. Recently, the Hernández, with help from friends in the US, were able to work with the local village of Chaj to channel water from a local natural spring to provide better drinking alternatives to over 60 families who otherwise were retrieving contaminated water from a local well that had caused much sickness and even death. There are still surrounding families in need of drinkable water.

Food & Clothing

The poor in the surrounding of Uspantán often lack the basic necessities of food and clothing.   As part of their work, the Hernández distribute food and clothing to those who are in most need.   They help others to learn how to vary their crops, adding missing nutrients to their diets.   Salomon and Mery also equip families to sell their crops in the market in an effort to help the families provide for themselves.