Nearly a quarter of pregnancies in Guatemala were girls under the age of 18. In one year alone, there were nearly 5,000 pregnancies in girls under the age of 14. In Guatemala City, Mothers often can’t tell their daughters the basics of the menstrual cycle not only because the topic is not often discussed comprehensively in local, religious culture, but because they do not know either. Schools may teach some form of sexual education, but it is often superficial given that less than half the girls stay in school long enough to receive it.
Through education & support, and with your help, we can begin to break the cycle.
We developed a program called, B.R.I.D.G.E, Building Resources with Informed Development for Girls’ Education. We understand that education creates a bridge to lifelong success and want to use this internship as an opportunity to build those bridges through education in hopes of developing a stronger community for generations to come.
We plan to go to 5th-grade classrooms around Guatemala City to give presentations on the importance of setting boundaries, the menstrual cycle, and the changes in their bodies. With the money fundraised, we will buy feminine products to distribute to classrooms and hygiene kits for women in the community. Our goal is $5,000 by June 2025.
By summer 2025 we hope to fundraise to provide feminine hygiene products for young students in Guatemala City. We will travel to Guatemala where we will give presentations on the importance of setting boundaries, the menstrual cycle, the changes in their bodies, and create a low-stress environment for students ages 8-12 to learn.
What Can You Do?
Every donation counts! With your help, we can reach the lives of hundreds of students in Guatemala City.
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If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email us at mariellalehrmann08@gmail.com or keyroz.dav@gmail.com