Take Action to
Support Guatemalans
Through education, donating to organizations, and advocacy efforts, we can fight for a more just future for the people of Guatemala. Here are a few ways to take action.
Books to Read:
I Rigoberta Menchu: An Indian woman in Guatemala by Elisabeth Burgos-Debray and Rigoberta Menchu
Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America by Juan Gonzalez
Bitter Fruit: The Story Of The American Coup in Guatemala by Stephen Schleslinger
Men of Maize by Miguel Angel Asturias
Documentaries to Watch:
Actions:
Ask U.S. Vice President, Kamala Harris, to keep the pressure on the Anticorruption Task Force.
Organizations to Support:
Collective of Indigenous Interpreters of Oregon (CIIO) - CIIO aims to address barriers to legal and social services for indigenous language speakers in Oregon, and to ensure just compensation and treatment for indigenous interpreters. Donate here.
The Guatemalan-Maya Center - A nonprofit organization providing services to Maya refugees in Florida. Donate here.
International Mayan League - Working to create a permanent link between our contemporary world and ancestral traditions. Donate here.
Central American Voices - A bilingual podcast that works towards connecting, uniting, and representing the Central American community worldwide. Donate here.
Central American Disruption - Disrupting the global north’s portrayal of Central America. Donate here.
Alitas Program of Catholic Community Services - A humanitarian aid project committed to providing assistance to asylum-seekers released from ICE and Border Patrol detention. Donate here.
Adelante Mujeres - A nonprofit organization working to build a more just society by empowering Latinas to lead in Oregon. Donate here.