Wellness for Humans & the Earth
Critical infrastructure, resources and education that are required for basic well-being are lacking in developing nations like Guatemala. We help change that!
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that there are approximately 4.3 million premature deaths per year that can be attributed to household air pollution mainly from open air fire cooking indoors. Due to poor infrastructure, pollution, population growth, a lack of government funding, and an unregulated water and sanitation sector in Guatemala. 95% of the water in Guatemala is dangerous to drink.
Vented (Smokeless) Stoves
Imagine having a fire in your living room that is necessary for cooking and heating the home. That is what many Mayans rely on, and this has resulted profound levels of respiratory illness and deforestation. Our vented (smokeless) stove program has resulted in a 98% reduction in respiratory illness, and what used to be a 1 day supply of firewood now lasts 2 weeks! Our vented (smokeless) stoves improve the human lives and the life of our planet.
Essential Health Care
DIG hosts regular medical and dental clinics, education seminars on health and nutrition for men and women, nutrition consultations, educational opportunities and spiritual counseling for the indigenous Mayan population who do not have access to affordable care. We have an onsite registered nurse and a registered holistic nutritionist who do home visits and provides 24 emergency care to those in need. DIG has recently opened a health centre in the Mayan community of Valencia that provides permanent dental and medical care to over 50,000 people. DIG is all about sustainable solutions to provide a “HAND UP” and NOT a “hand out” in Guatemala. Giving the family a sense of independence instead of dependence on the donor.
Help When Needed Most
The Centre of Hope is a safe place where those in need can come and seek help. It is also a crisis center for anyone in need of assistance – especially women and children – as these facilities do not currently exist.