The Galilea Church in San Lucas, a Kids Alive partner, continues to deliver essential food supplies every two weeks to the families of the local church and Source of Hope School in Zapote. As travel restrictions between Guatemalan states have ended, there is a greater potential for travel.

The federal government has also recently allowed public transportation to resume in the country with restrictions; however, many city mayors and managers are limiting the use of public transportation in and through their towns. This not only continues to affect local families, but the confusion surrounding these conflicting rules can have a compounded effect adding to an already difficult situation. Schools will continue through October, but there is no indication of whether students will be physically attending classes in the next few months.

Interview with Source of Hope student, Alejandro, 14, studying in grade 8

What have you been doing in your free time?

‍Homework, and sometimes I work by carrying firewood.‍

What are classes like?‍

It's really hard because we have to do exercises and homework without really knowing how to do it, but we have to do it anyway (Teachers provide homework guides to students once a month through text message or sometimes in person)

Are your parents able to work?‍

My dad works but not my mom.

‍How can you see God working and being glorified?‍

Sometimes in the afternoons, I see a rainbow and it reminds me of God’s presence and power.

‍Prayer requests: ‍

That we all stay healthy