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maría verónica calí – Thrivent build – Fred Ebbesen

María lives with her husband, Aurelio, and their son, Justin, (2), in a small community in Chimaltenango. While Aurelio works in the fields, María takes care of and the household chores, and weaves traditional clothes for an extra income. As part of Habitat Guatemala’s smokeless stove program, families receive a stove, to help them improve […]

María Coj – Thrivent Builds – Fred Ebbesen

María lives with her husband, José, and their 8 children, Santos (20), Toribio (19), Marta (17), Luis (16), Agustina (11), Juana (9), Aura (7) and Marcela (5) in a small community in Chimaltenango. While José works in the fields, María takes care of the children and the household chores. As part of Habitat Guatemala’s smokeless […]

Mariela Jacobo – Thrivent builds – Fred Ebbesen

Mariela lives in Chimaltenango with her husband, José Sergio, and their daughter, Alisson (1). Thanks to the support of Thrivent Builds, her family received a Habitat smokeless stove so that she can cook in a healthier environment. Before partnering with Habitat Guatemala to receive her smokeless stove, Mariela used to cook over and open fire […]

Francisca Atz – Thrivent Builds – Fred Ebbesen

Francisca lives in Chimaltenango with her two girls, Evelyn (17), María (10), her brothers Walter (11), Edwin (14), and Jairo (17). Thanks to the support of Thrivent Builds, her family received a Habitat smokeless stove so that she can cook in a healthier environment. Before partnering with Habitat Guatemala to receive her smokeless stove, Francisca […]

Mirna Bautista – Open Team – Doug Amirault

Mirna, her husband, Benedicto, and her three children, Olga (29) Mirna (27), and Omar “Chino” (24), are now living in their new Habitat home in Sacatepéquez. Both Benedicto and María work as guardians in different places. Olga is studying to be a psychologist in the university and works as a teacher. Mirna is currently working […]

María elena tajín – Foley – John Dubois

María Elena, lives with her husband José, , and their four children, Celia (15), Luis (13), Leslie (12) and Andrea (3) in a small community called el Rajón, Chimaltenango. María takes care of the home and occasionally goes with Ramiro to work in the fields. As part of our Healthy Home Kit, families receive a […]

María Rosario patzan – foley – john dubois

María lives with her husband, Cerafino, and four children, Sara (7), María (6), Evelyn (1) and baby Jonathan (6 months), in a small community called el Rajón, Sumpango, Chimaltenango. María takes care of the home, while Ramiro works in the fields. Before partnering up with Habitat Guatemala to receive a Smokeless Stove, María used to […]

Reyna Chajón – Foley – John dubois

Doña Reyna lives with her husband Juan Roberto, in a small community called el Rajón, Chimaltenango. Reyna takes care of the home, while Ramiro works as a teacher. Before partnering up with Habitat Guatemala to receive a Smokeless Stove, Reyna used to cook on an old stove that was gifted to them. “It was very hard […]