Nutritional Mission Trip to Guatemala

Hi, my name is Amela and I'm joining Konojel (a non-profit organisation run by indigenous women) in Guatemala for a couple of months from sep-dec. Guatemala has one of the highest rates of malnutrition and 1 in every 2 children under 5 suffers from chronic malnutrition (UNICEF).

As a Global Health Nutritionist I am volunteering to help Konojel revise and upscale their existing nutrition programme, so they can reach even more mothers and their malnourished babies. Konojel works with indigenous women and children in and around San Marcos and has extensive workshops to break the cycle of malnutrition.

I am kindly asking for donations to cover at least my flight ticket from Denmark to Guatemala, as the organisation cannot offer any economic help and both flight, accommodation and living expenses are paid entirely by myself. I will also buy and bring MUAC-tapes (mid-upper-arm-circumference as shown in the picture) and scales which are used to identify severely malnourished children who need treatment.

I am truly humbled for the opportunity to use my skills and knowledge to make a difference.

Thank you a million times for your consideration!

Sincerely,

Amela