Being part of the group that has helped organize all the MSV artisans has completely changed my life.

For several years now, the Library staff has brought a moment of joy to some of the grandmothers in the community and this has had a significant impact on their lives.

We all know that education is important for our children. The problem is that when parents don’t have much education themselves, they have low paying jobs and can’t afford to pay the extra expenses of education. They also can’t afford for their children to spend time on their studies instead of working.

I love it that my daughter goes to Yo’onik because she learns so much every time she goes. The teachers help them understand what they are learning in school and help them with their homework in Tsotsil, which is the language we speak at home.

The youth leadership project supports young people to become entrepreneurs and generate their own economic income.

The contagious smile of children teaches us to enjoy the little things. Despite the situations they face, children always find a reason to smile and play. They are the heroes of their dreams and are a fundamental part of society, overcoming their daily struggles through their enthusiasm.

Diego Marroquin tells us: "I am studying so I can contribute to the development of my country". Education is the symbol of freedom. The scholarship helps me to continue with my studies and teaches me how to help others. One of the patriotic activities is the parade where all the students from public schools and some private schools participate. This is to show the whole population the customs and traditions of Guatemala.

ANADESA board president is reflecting on her term of responsibility and how grateful she is to have served her community in this way.

Sometimes people ask us if Natik “makes a statistically significant dent” on regional poverty, illiteracy, exclusion, and violence. Our response is that we are too small to affect national statistics, but we are big enough to make a difference in the lives of every person whose lives are touched by our partners.

We are in the ninth month of the year and with it some of our library activities are about to end. Our work has been long and with different changes inside the library.

In Guatemala, the commemoration of the independence of our country is celebrated on September 15.

This is a stage of life in which each person lives in their own way with their own criteria. Not all of us get to enjoy the joy of youth through family gatherings, time with friends, practicing some kind of sport or other enjoyable activity.

Our goal is to be able to offer our book-lending services to the community of Santiago Atitlán through a virtual platform that allows access to young people, adults, and children to review our available books. Afterward, they will be able to borrow them at the library's facilities. It is a very big goal to be able to start expanding our library further while keeping our focus firmly on books.

In Mujeres Sembrando la Vida this month we had a visit from Corazón Verde and we had the opportunity to see the status of our certification process, our needs, our strengths and our areas of opportunity.

We take into account the indigenous peoples, our staff working in the institution are Mayan Tz'utujil and Mayan K'aqchiquel. We work under the reality of the needs of their communities in order to improve conditions.

I am a kind woman and speak a little Spanish, which helped me grow and interact with Spanish speakers. I have 2 daughters, 2 sons and a grandson. Four years ago I was asked to be the legal representative for the association ANADESA

Today we want to talk about Isaias, our first Puerta Abierta librarian. Isaias is a young man who started working as a librarian 12 years ago. He loves books, is a professional storyteller and psychologist. During his time at the library he inspired many people with his charisma, creativity and imagination in the children's literary world.

Gender inequality, poverty, and lack of education about female hygiene make girls and women vulnerable concerning human rights, and therefore, also their dignity.

As an older brother, I can see the changes in my family from one generation to the next. As a member of the community, I see the benefit of helping young people to continue their studies.