Membrillal, Guatemala

Membrillal is located 45 minutes west of Guatemala City. Education is a primary challenge for many of its children. With the average daily wage of $5, it is hard for families to afford the cost of school uniforms, supplies and books. Even for those who can attend school, the current state of education is extremely poor. These factors perpetuate the cycle of poverty and illiteracy (nearly 19% of Guatemalans are illiterate).

With the completion of the construction of Fuente de Esperanza Primary School, Iglesia Evangélica Galilea in San Lucas is giving the children and families in Membrillal a hope for a brighter future by providing quality Christian-based education. The church building is now nearly complete, this is the only evangelical church in the area, and work is continuing here to provide a place to welcome the families and children into relationship with God.