With Guatemala being the second poorest nation (after Haiti) in the Western Hemisphere, Loving Arms continually seeks income-generating initiatives to help these very needy people. This principle of self-sufficiency not only promotes independence, provides motivation, builds confidence but also helps enable them to support their own families. There are over 13 million people in this relatively small country and over 80% live in poverty. Many try

Today was a very busy and eventful day.  Several members helped in Parrojas with the pens for the Dairy Farm Pilot program.  Currently all cows are living in their respective owners homes.  I am sure they will be happy to get them into their own home!                         The second team worked on the property, helping the mom's with their greenhouse and the third team worked in Corrales sanding desks and painting one of the classrooms.