In February, we had two campaigns - one to purchase land for a Gathering Space for Safety and Learning - and one for cookware and oil for the people of Salaguna.
Regarding the land purchase, thanks to generous donations, we raised $5,000 of the $13,000 needed.
We met with Habitat for Humanity Guatemala on March 20 and are now working together to seek grant funding.
Since Sowing Opportunities is providing resources in multiple villages (planning to add one or two more in 2024), we are now seeking land that can be a place of refuge and learning for more than one community, in a central location.
All of this will take time, so it will probably be in 2025 when we’re able to make the purchase and build.
It’s longer than we had expected, but this will allow for greater strategy, working as a partner with Habitat and the village leadership as we find the most appropriate land and raise the necessary funds.
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