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Dear John,

As COVID-19 continues to force girls out of school and into marriage, what
can we do to ensure that young people are educated and empowered?

This year in the Alta Verapaz region of Guatemala, the numbers of
adolescent pregnancies and out-of-school girls are among the highest in
Latin America. Meanwhile, the province has the lowest COVID-19 vaccination
rates in the country, at only 15% of the entire population.

Our new Empower to Plan partner, Na’leb’ak [3], is working on the
frontline to give young people a chance. They are seeking your support to
reach 80 girls with weekly sex education sessions which will empower local
youth to make positive choices about their lives and their communities.

DONATE [3]

Over the next three months, Na’leb’ak will not only provide integral
sex education to three rural communities, but will also develop girls’
skills and confidence through agroecology and weaving workshops. As
Na'leb'ak's Programme Coordinator Karla tells us,_ “THE CREATION OF
DIVERSIFIED VEGETABLE GARDENS AND THE WEAVING OF ARTISANAL TEXTILES IS ALSO
A FORM OF PROMOTING SOCIOECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, SERVING AS A WAY FOR GIRLS
TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS AND GOALS.”_

By supporting this inspiring team of young leaders, you can be part of
real, tangible and holistic change for indigenous youth, enabling access to
quality sex education, good nutrition and socioeconomic independence.

Please join us in creating happy and healthy futures for Guatemalan girls
and their communities.

DONATE [3]

Thank you,

Population Matters & Na'leb'ak

135-137 Station Road, London E4 6AG, UK
Registered company no 3019081, Charity 1114109
© 2021 Population Matters

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