Edition NO. 12
Edition NO. 12
June - September 2023
EDITORIAL
Don't miss our latest newsletter, edition number 12! Discover the stories, news and projects that are changing lives in Guatemala.
Nuestro Equipo
Our programmatic and advocacy work
With the surprising outcome of the run-off elections on August 20, in which the candidate for the Semilla (Seed) Movement political party, Bernardo Arévalo, won, a new hope springs in Guatemala. It was a landslide victory, with a margin of almost a million votes between the president elect and his…
During the months of June through August, Jotay continued to promote advocacy processes, together with program partners and allies with whom we comprise thematic working groups, through our membership in various regional and international platforms and alliances, and in coordination with member…
Gender justice centered on women’s rights
In an exciting step towards the transformation and empowerment of women and youth in the Chiché municipality of the Quiché department, the project “Good Living for Women” began in March 2023. This project fundamentally aims to help young women survivors of violence enjoy emotional wellbeing,…
One of every two people in Guatemala is a woman, according to the National Statistics Institute; in other words, we make up 50% of the population.
As of March 8, 2023, Guatemalan women comprised 54% of the population enrolled to vote. However, we cast our vote at a lower rate, primarily due to…
As of March 8, 2023, Guatemalan women comprised 54% of the population enrolled to vote. However, we cast our vote at a lower rate, primarily due to…
In a firm commitment to provide comprehensive support to indigenous women survivors of violence, the San Juan Women’s Integrated Group Association (AGIMS) has implemented two powerful tools for healing and empowerment: the “Healing through Thread” project and theater.
AGIMS recognizes that the…
AGIMS recognizes that the…
Environmental management and sustainable territories
Producers from El Quiché and Quetzaltenango, both women and men, are embarking on processes of participatory certification that promote agroecology and local economic development. A revolution in managing production is underway, through the COMPARTE network’s Participatory Guarantee Systems (SGP),…
Nestled in the Guatemalan heartlands, the community of San Vicente Buenabaj, located in the municipality of Momostenango, has brought to life an exciting community tourism project that honors its rich history and precious natural resources. Among majestic mountains and lush forests, this Guatemalan…
Justice and human rights
The Jesuit Migration Network of Guatemala (RJM) is a coalition of organizations linked to the Company of Jesus that promotes commitments to migrants, displaced people, and refugees, as well as agents of change in defending migrants’ rights in their countries of origin, transit, destination, and…
From July 12 to 15, 2023, the Second Regional Gathering of the Bread for the World (BdfW) Program was held in Antigua Guatemala under the auspices of the Civil Peace Service (CPS). Representatives of organizations committed to migration issues participated in the event, including partners and…
In an endeavor to celebrate indigenous peoples’ rich cultural heritage and promote the importance of their self-determination, Jotay is proud to have conducted a special campaign in Guatemala to commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. With the slogan “Indigenous Youth: Agents of Change Towards Self-…
Disaster risk management and humanitarian aid
In an ongoing commitment to promote the security and wellbeing of Guatemalan communities, our Disaster Risk Management and Humanitarian Aid program area has worked tirelessly to provide vital tools and knowledge to our counterpart organizations.
To explore our program’s latest actions and…
To explore our program’s latest actions and…
Jotay is an organization committed to the protection and security of Guatemalan communities and recognizes the importance of disaster risk management and humanitarian response.
As part of its commitment to the protection and security of Guatemalan communities, Jotay published a digital campaign…
As part of its commitment to the protection and security of Guatemalan communities, Jotay published a digital campaign…