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Job Hunting in a Red Zone
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Many parts of Villa Nueva are designated as “Red Zones” due to high crime rates, and lack adequate infrastructure or access to public services, and Kimberly’s day-to-day reality is one where young people face discrimination, crime, and have little chance of getting a quality education.
Prosperous, Secure, and Dignified Lives
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Facing growing household expenses, Carlos questioned his resolve to not irregularly migrate to the United States to earn money. Thanks to the Guatemalan Government and USAID, he found a way to legally work in the United States: the Seasonal Labor Program.
Harvesting the Rain
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At 9,800 feet, the village of Huito Chiquito in Huehuetenango has breathtaking views of the Cuchumatanes mountain range in the Guatemalan Highlands.
Development Bound in Reading
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Long-term, sustainable development and improved equity in Guatemala will only be possible if youth receive a quality education. USAID’s education investments strengthen reading skills for underserved students through the development of reading resources in indigenous languages as well as Spanish.
Pinabetes Rooted in Guatemala
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The Abies Guatemalensis, commonly known as the pinabete, is a pine tree native to Guatemala, known for its strong pine smell and branches full of dark green to blue needles.
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