Hermelinda’s parents dreamed of a better life for their eight children. Like all families in Chajul, they faced horrific challenges during Guatemala’s civil war. Juan, her father, only has a primary school education. After his parents were killed when he was young, he was left orphaned, taken by the army and forced to work tirelessly| Together Women Rise -
By Ann Benefiel, Guatemala Traveler and Co-leader of Rise’s IL, Champaign-2 chapter Hosted by Limitless Horizons Ixil (which Together Women Rise funded in June 2017 and will be funding again in July 2024), 11 members of Together Women Rise were privileged to gain a sense of the community, talents, history, hardships, and enduring joy of […] The post Our Road to Chajul first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Our Road to Chajul appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
By: Adela Warner, Guatemala traveler and Co-leader of Rise’s CO, Boulder – 3 chapter Traveling to the Limitless Horizons Ixil school and community with Together Women Rise was more than just a trip; it was a profound journey of enrichment and empowerment. As we embarked on this adventure, we were filled with anticipation for the […] The post Exploring Guatemala’s Limitless Horizons first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Exploring Guatemala’s Limitless Horizons appeared firs...| Together Women Rise