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Chocolá, Guatemala is an impoverished rural town that has suffered through centuries of oppression and violence, and most residents of Chocolá cling precariously to existence. Despite their poverty, Chocolenses are some of the most friendly, creative and intelligent people anywhere in the world. The town's primary need is employment, now and in the sustainable future. The largely unexcavated ancient Mayan city that lies beneath the town provides some hope in the form of future tourism, and the rich agricultural tradition of the area is suitable to cultivation of cacao and other niche crops.
Amigos de Chocolá was formed to assist in providing foundations for long-term social and economic development in the town of Chocolá, Guatemala. Generally, our planned programs include educational, financial and medical assistance. From a development perspective, the town has tremendous future economic potential in eco-tourism and specialty agriculture.
Our organization was founded in 2005, and so we have just begun to pitch in.
Education
Our first program entails the awarding of an annual post-secondary educational grant to a young adult resident of Chocolá. These grants will allow students to attend Guatemalan universities in areas such as archaeology, business, agriculture, medicine, education and hospitality/tourism. Our first grant was awarded in 2005.
The People of Chocolá Need Your Help!
We are currently in the process of developing additional efforts, but we need your help. There is so much to do and our resources are limited. Please consider making a donation to helping build a better world. Send us your pledge by filling out our contact form or mailing a check or money order to Amigos de Chocolá.
Attn: Thomas T. Reiley, MD
17229 Rimrock Drive
Golden, CO 80401.
Your donation is tax-deductible.
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Amigos de Chocolá
Attn: Thomas T. Reiley, MD
17229 Rimrock Drive
Golden, CO 80401
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info@amigosdechocola.org
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Amigos de Chocolá is a non-profit secular organization committed to promoting sustainable economic and social development in the town of Chocolá,
Guatemala, helping to reduce poverty and improve the lives of the people of Chocolá and surrounding regions.
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