Latin America Chapter

GEM LATAM continues to deliver critical aid to families impacted by the ongoing earthquake crisis in Guatemala.

In the municipality of Santa María de Jesús, Sacatepequez, and in Palin, Escuintla—where GEM is currently the only organization providing assistance—our teams are on the ground supporting those in urgent need.

Since July 8th, over 1,000 earthquakes have struck the region, with 43 additional earthquakes recorded this week alone. The majority of the population—98% Indigenous Maya Cackchiquel—has been disproportionately affected, many forced to sleep outside in front of their homes due to continued seismic activity.

GEM LATAM is providing hot meals daily, including traditional chuchitos, bread, and coffee, with the courageous Guatemalan Volunteer Firefighters joining us in this mission of compassion. @luisvelasquezq01 @luisvelaasquezm @luisvelasquezma

These communities urgently need our solidarity. Every act of support matters. Very special thank you to @pricesmart for all of your support. To learn more about this ongoing mission and how you can help, please visit: https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/guatemala-earthquakes/

#GEMLATAM is now delivering aid to earthquake victims in the municipality of Santa María de Jesús, Sacatepequez, Guatemala 🇬🇹.

To date, there have been more than 1,000 earthquakes since July 8th.

98% of the population in the municipality is Indigenous Maya Cackchiquel.

We are serving hot meals consisting of traditional Guatemalan foo. 🇬🇹 We’re honored to be joined by the brave Guatemalan Volunteer Firefighters in our efforts.

Just yesterday, 43 earthquakes were recorded again—reminding us of the urgent need for solidarity and support. Special thanks to @pricesmart for all of your support.

Hurricane Erick made landfall this morning in Mexico’s Oaxaca state as a powerful Category 3 storm, bringing devastating winds and torrential rain across the region. With sustained winds reaching 125 mph, the storm came ashore approximately 100 miles east of Acapulco, leaving widespread damage in its wake.

GEM LATAM is currently on the ground, actively assessing the situation and identifying urgent needs for those affected.

To learn more about our response and how you can support relief efforts, visit: www.globalempowermentmission.org #gemlatam #hurricaneerick #mexico

GEM LATAM visita al Secretario de CONRED en Guatemala, el Comando Central de la nación para el Socorro en Desastres Naturales, equivalente a FEMA en los Estados Unidos.

Dentro de este centro de mando, los equipos monitorean las amenazas naturales en todo el Atlántico y el Pacífico, así como la actividad volcánica, los incendios forestales y los desastres en todo el país y la región circundante.

CONRED también mantiene esfuerzos de coordinación internacional para garantizar una respuesta rápida y unificada en caso de desastre. @conredgt @luisvelasquezq01 #gemlatam @luisvelaasquezm