Hi friends,

This August I will be flying to Panajachel in Guatemala to photo document the work of a grassroots initiative called Mayan Families.

Mayan Families' mission is to facilitate sustainable development programs in impoverished communities throughout the Lake Atitlán region of rural Guatemala. Their objective is to stimulate long-term progress through school sponsorships, health initiatives, vocational training and microfinance, while providing emergency aid to those in critical need.

I was given this opportunity through a organisation called Photographers Without Boarders who send out photographers and videographers all over the world to document positive changes. I will get to see a beautiful country and get to know a culture far from my own. I would like to share with you this story so please donate so we can inspire together.

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Many thanks

Karina

Changing worlds with photography.

Mayan Families - Guatemala, Karina Illovska

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