Dear Friends,As the year draws to a close, we are planning the 2010 projects for ODIM. Guatemalans are feeling the same economic crunch that is felt worldwide. For the Tzu'tujil and Quiche' people we work with along the southwest border of Lake Atitlan, it is manifested in no jobs and no food for the family. The need for the clinic in San Juan has been obvious as we have had 1150 patient visits since we opened April 13. This represents 511 families, mostly from San Juan La Laguna and San Pablo La Laguna. Majority of our patients are women and children.
On Tuesday, Nov 3 in San Pablo the medical team from Colorado saw Veronica, a seriously dehydrated and malnourished 2-year-old girl who weighed 15 pounds. On Monday morning the mother followed up at the clinic in San Juan, bringing all 4 of her children (ages 2-11) because she is afraid to leave them at home with their abusive father. We provided money for transportation, vitamins and shoes for all 5 of them, and more Carnation Instant Breakfast for Veronica. Mom will be coming back to the clinic to ensure health for her children.
Please help us to continue the necessary services we are providing through ODIM by making a contribution. There are lots of Veronicas here who depend on us. We believe that by working together, we can make a difference in the 2 small villages of San Juan and San Pablo La Laguna.
You may send your check, payable to Interfaith Action International to
Dale Conger-Cross
Interfaith Action International
2850 Skyline Dr.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Thank you in advance for your support..........and your prayers.
With deep gratitude,
JoAn Dwyer
Mary Micikas
Individual Volunteers in Mission
United Methodist Church
Guatemala
P.S. Please send us an email with the date and amount of your gift.
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ODIM Organizacion para Desarrollo de la Indigena Maya
Callejon Cho'Cruz 0-25
Barrio Jucanya
Panajachel, Guatemala, C.A.
Cell Phone: 011 502 5215-8608
(in Guatemala, dial 5215-8608)
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