Guatemala

With over 11.7 million inhabitants and a 2.4% growth rate, Guatemala has one of the highest teenage pregnancy in the region. The most affected are the indigenous community who represents 41% of the population. The lack of information and access to public service providers with cultural awareness are one of the main factors. In addition, Guatemala has the third highest rate in HIV/AIDS in the region.

Environmental resources in Guatemala are concentrated in private hands. 20% of the richest population owns the 64% of the national natural resources. Environmental issues for Guatemala include water pollution and soil erosion, having a mayor deforestation impact in the country’s Petén rainforest.

Our Programs:

The following broadcast programs have been initiated in Guatemala:

Jach b'al Re Loq' b'al K'u'x (The Love Recycle)
Radio
Broadcast Period: March 2007– December 2007
Program Partner: Asociación Juventud K’iché
Issues Covered: Poverty and Environmental Issues

K'ulb alib' Tz' Ixamal (Around the Fire)
Radio
Broadcast Period: May 2007 - October 2007
Program Partner: Radio Ixil
Issues Covered: Poverty and Environmental Issues

La Ruleta II: donde las emociones se funden
(The Roulette: Where emotions melt)
Radio
Broadcast Period: June 2007– October 2007
Program Partner: Asociación Tan Ux’il
Issues Covered: Sexual Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, Women Empowerment

Huracán de Esperanza (Hurricane of Hope)
Radio
Broadcast Period: June 2006 – December 2006
Program Partner: Vecinos Mundiales” and “Trópico Verde
Issues Covered: Environmental Issues

Embellezcamos las Verapaces (Let’s make the Verapaces pretty)
Radio
Broadcast Period: April 2006 – October 2006
Program Partner: Vecinos Mundiales” and “Trópico Verde
Issues Covered: Environmental Issues

La Ruleta I: donde las emociones se funden
(The Roulette: Where emotions melt)
Radio
Broadcast Period: March 2006 – October 2006
Program Partner: Asociación Tan Ux’il
Issues Covered: Sexual Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, Women Empowerment

Ukux Kaj Ukux Ulew (Heart of the sky, Heart of the Earth)
Radio
Broadcast Period: March 2006 – December 2006
Program Partner: Asociación Juventud K’iché
Issues Covered: Environmental Issues

El Destino de la Esperanza (Hope’s Destiny)
Radio
Broadcast Period: March 2006 – September 2006
Program Partner: Alianza de Mujeres Rurales por la Vida
Issues Covered: Poverty and Women's Rights

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