As you probably heard already, the volcano, which sits less than 30 miles from the capital, Guatemala City, erupted just before noon Sunday and continued to spew ash, rocks and gas into the air. A second powerful eruption followed at 6:45 p.m. Dozens dead, 1.7M affected by Guatemala volcano eruption.

Some two million people were affected by the volcano’s ash, which billowed 15,000 feet into the air and dispersed over a nine-mile radius.


More than 4,200 people were evacuated, and at least 46 people were inured, some of them with severe burns. More than 1,600 were in shelters.






 Natural disasters are disruptive, uncontrollable and unforgiving. These events have left many people  in need of emergency assistance. If you can help, no matter the amount, it will mean the world to those who have lost so much in such a sudden turn of events. Let’s show Guatemala the meaning of Solidarity!!

This weeekend I will be traveling to Alotenango, Guatemala where I will be taking the donations in person. 

Thank you so much!!

Luisa Arana