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Study Guatemala helps to provide education for some of the most disadvantaged children in Guatemala City, who otherwise would not be able to attend school. These children live in such poor and violent conditions in the sprawling “shanty towns” and many of their stories are heart-breaking.

Study Guatemala is currently renting premises in Zone 5 of Guatemala City, one of the most deprived areas of the city. In February 2008, a group of volunteers completed a gruelling 6-day volcano trek in Guatemala to raise enough money to purchase some land so that we can build the children their own, purpose-built school building as the existing one is in a bad state of repair and very overcrowded. Owning our own building would also cut the monthly rental costs of the existing premises and help make the project more sustainable, with the money saved going directly to the children on school materials, other running costs and enabling the school to take on more children to sponsor through their education. The land has now been purchased and the building work is underway. Thanks to the money raised from the trek, our regular supporters and a generous donation from a charitable trust, we have raised £60,000 so far. However, there is still a shortfall of £30,000 which we will need to raise over the coming 12 months in order to complete the construction of the new school. This is a very exciting time for Study Guatemala,but as always more money is needed to help keep the project going and we would really appreciate any support you could give.

We are also planning a second Volcano Trek to take place in March 2010, so if you would like receive further information about taking part please contact Phil and Sue Melling at pwigswan@aol.com.  For more information about the charity please visit www.studyguatemala.com.

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Thank you very much. Your contribution will really make a big difference to the children sponsored by Study Guatemala and their families.