Next Team- Marine View Presbyterian
Marine View Presbyterian's Mission team will travel to Guatemala and the scenic village of Montenegro Yacanxac in mid-April. With a group of 17 members, they plan to install 135 Aller Stoves and provide EcoFilters to every family in the village, which has a population of more than 800 people.
About the Village: Montenegro is situated within the municipality of Barillas in the department of Huehuetenango. The village lies 21 miles from downtown Barillas at an elevation of 2,865 feet above sea level. Travel to Montenegro typically requires approximately 1.5 hours by four-wheel-drive vehicle, utilizing both paved and gravel roads.
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Our Mission
Hands for Peacemaking mission is to promote village-initiated opportunities for self-reliance in rural Guatemala. Our programs are aimed at increasing the quality of life, health and education for Guatemalans seeking the opportunity for a better future.