Sewing Project Changes a Life 
Rosario's life has been changed because of her participation in the Sewing Project. Before she participated in the project in 2007 she did not how to sew using a machine, she used to do all of her sewing by hand and she spent a considerable portion of her small income buying the aprons that are a part of the traditional dress in San Jorge. The instruction she received from the project complemented Rosario's desire to learn about sewing. With the sewing machine that she received from Mayan Families, she started to make things for herself and her children, saving the money she would have spent to buy them. In addition, she started her own business in Panajachel, selling aprons, shirts, and bags.
She is happy to have participated in the project and gained sewing skills. She says with pride that now she is able to give each of her four children a little bit of money every day for food when they go to school. She attributes this accomplishment directly to having participated in the sewing project because with the knowledge she gained, she gained the confidence to start her own business.
The sewing project is an income generating activity aimed at helping women to help themselves. If you are interested in donating your time or funds to this project, please visit www.MayanFamilies.org/SewingClasses. |
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Sebastiana Needs Epilepsy Treatment
Sebastiana is just 14 months old, and she has been suffering from convulsions for half of her life. Doctors have told her mother, Teresa, that they are most likely caused by epilepsy, but her family can't afford to get her the brain scans needed to rule out other possibilities, which would cost $477. Nor can they afford the anti-seizure medications that doctors prescribed to try to help Sebastiana right now, which costs $20 for a bottle that lasts only about a week.
Antonio works every day to support Sebastiana and her sister, Griselda, 4, but his earnings are not really enough to pay rent and keep food on the table, much less help his daughter through this illness. To help Sebastiana's parents get her the care she needs, go to Donate Now, and make a donation for FA113 in the 'Other' box. |
Norma is Running!
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Norma's sister, Blanca, has been a huge help
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We got to see something really amazing a few days ago at the Mayan Families office--Norma Mucun, the little girl with special needs that MF donors have been providing with physical therapy for the last several months, was walking on her own, and even running around on the grass with her older sister, Blanca.
As recently as this past fall, Norma was
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hospitalized for malnutrition because her mother failed to care for her properly. She was transferred to the care of her grandmother, but when she started therapy a few months later she could still hardly sit up by herself or roll over. We saw a difference in Norma's personality after just a few therapy sessions, but I was shocked today to see just how far she's come! Thank you so much for your generous support in this case--it has truly made an incredible difference in Norma's life. |
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Mayan Families
P.O. Box 52
Claremont, N.C. 28610
In 2011, as thousands of children and families have their dreams come true, it will be because of you.
Thank you for your kindness!
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