Devastation in Guatemala

CNN reports on Guatemalan mudslides

BBC reports on Guatemalan mudslides

Guatemala has been hit with the horrible effects of torrential rains and mudslides. As many as 37 people have died, and the numbers are expected to rise.

CNN reports that "thousands of homes, in addition to infrastructure and fields of crops, also were damaged by the heavy rains." In Xela, "a family of four died when their home was buried by a mudslide" (BBC World).

Many roads were also destroyed by the mudslides. The children of La Escuela Pacaja will be affected with limited supplies being brought into their already deprived school.

Please keep these images in your mind when we ask for donations towards La Escuela Pacaja. We are very grateful for your thoughts and prayers and we will keep you posted.

- Liz