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The Day of the Dead, Dìa de Los Muertos in Spanish, is a traditional celebration that occurs on November 1 throughout Latin America, corresponding to the Christian day of All Saints. Originally descending fr...

Corn - also known as elote - has graced Guatemalan culture for generations. According to Mayan mythology, God created man and woman from a seed of corn. To this day, Guatemalan people cherish this staple cro...

Guatemalan food markets are a national institution. Bustling and sprawling, lining roads and street corners, freighted with fruit and vegetables, they are where Guatemalans come together. At a Guatemalan foo...

It is estimated that in the world there are more than 5000 indigenous populations, numbering at least 370 million people who live in 70 different nations. The recognition of indigenous people's rights is the...

Guatemala is internationally recognised for the unique style of traditionally crafted fabrics, such as those lovingly produced at Trama Textiles. Despite the influences of globalisation, the indigenous peopl...

During the past few months, many of us have done our fair share of worrying. In addition to worries over contracting the virus, some people may be experiencing financial pressures, loneliness and cabin fever...

There are few of us who have not been impacted in some way by the Covid-19 pandemic. In poverty-stricken Mayan communities, however, the combined impact of the virus and the measures put in place to combat i...

The Mayan people have been known to refer to the hammock as the ‘gift from the gods.’  As the global fight against the spread of COVID-19 continues, many of us are experiencing rising pressures which may be ...

‘Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care’. - Article 25, the Universal Declaration...

Most people would agree that life would be significantly more challenging, and not nearly as much fun, without the love and support of our family, friends and the people in our community. The notion that ‘no...

(Feature Image: Mayan cacao vessel, 7th-8th century. John L. Severance Fund / Wikimedia Commons) At a time where many of us are self-isolating due to the threat of COVID-19, encountering uncertainty and worr...

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Laura Pickerill one of our current volunteers, decided to interview each of the other volunteers to explore their views on the global feminist movement in 2020, to dis...