Dear Family and Friends, January 2023
I hope you are doing well! I want to let you know about an amazing opportunity I have to travel with a team of teachers, business professionals, introduce business concepts and workshops for healthcare workers to Guatemala this winter! Our trip begins on February 15th. We will provide professional development training for teachers and healthcare clinics, as well as, provide business/microenterprise workshops in Guatemala City and Chiquimula.
As we spend time with physicians, educators, and community leaders we will also gain an understanding of the challenges they face and learn from their experiences. I am sure the learning will be mutual and many relationships will be established.
We will be learning about the history and culture of the community in which we will work, and I will be looking for ways that I can bring this experience into other areas that could benefit from developing connections with us wherever possible. Poverty affects each country in a variety of ways. I am so excited for this opportunity to be of service, sharing my passion for teaching while exploring new places, and working with a team of professionals trying to improve the quality of life for the people of Guatemala.
Each team member has been asked to raise funds to cover
the expenses and resources for this service opportunity. I am
wondering if you would like to be a part of my support team and
help me raise these funds. This is a volunteer service trip
facilitated by the non-profit organization INGAGE UNLIMITED. All
contributions are 501(c)3 tax-deductible donations, which can be
made
online here. You can put your donation
amount in the field next to my name. Your donation will assist
with our travel and provide support for the teachers, families,
physicians, clinics, ultrasound equipment, and students with whom
we engage along the way. Please let me know if you have any
questions! Thank you so much for your consideration.
With love and gratitude,
Michelle Kern