WE REJOINED THE NUTRITION CLUSTER’S EFFORTS
On August 8th, we participated in the Nutrition Cluster Meeting held at UNICEF’s National Office. This event marked our reintegration into the cluster, where we aimed to learn about the sector’s progress and contribute to nutrition and food security issues.
During the meeting, participants presented the national malnutrition mapping, an information monitoring tool, and community education materials.
Through this participation, we reestablished strategic contacts and gained new tools that will strengthen our actions in the sector. We will continue engaging in the cluster’s activities, promoting collaboration to improve nutrition in the country.
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERING AT THE DIAMANTE II RESIDENCE
From August 18 to 28, CADENA CJG, in coordination with an international volunteer team, accompanied 26 volunteers from “Heroes for Life” in a community service initiative at the Diamante II Residence, located in Zone 2 of Guatemala City.
The residence, administered by the Social Welfare Ministry, provides shelter, training, and psychosocial support to young people who have faced vulnerability.
During this initiative, volunteers painted and renovated various areas of the residence, including the kitchen, laundry, courtyard, living room, computer lab, and dormitories. They also painted murals and positive messages on the walls.
ITEC SUR CELEBRATES CADENA INITIATIVE WINNERS
On August 6th, we held a virtual ceremony where our president, Verónica Levy, announced the winners of the CADENA Initiative program at the ITEC Sur campus, recognizing the talent, commitment, and creativity of participating teams.
This program, designed to foster humanitarian leadership and social innovation among Guatemalan youth, culminated in projects that reflected a strong commitment to their communities:
First place: Relive – Sandra Marcela Contreras Hernández and Geraldine Azucena Sánchez Morales. A project with a comprehensive focus on health, the environment, emotional well-being, and community resilience.
Second place: Connected Community – Emily Foronda Calderón and Alejandra González Pérez. An initiative to connect neighbors through accessible digital tools.
Third place: On Water – Edwin Roberto Cárdenas Raxtún and Rodbin Adonay Godínez Álvarez. A structural housing proposal for flood-prone areas, offering an innovative and accessible solution.
CADENA CGJ DNA TRAINING AT THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF GUATEMALA
On August 18th, CADENA Youth Club volunteers from the American School of Guatemala participated in the “CADENA CJG DNA” training, a session designed to share the essence, vision, mission, and purpose of our organization.
These sessions explored the pillars that guide our work and highlighted the universal principles of humanitarian action as the foundations of what we do.
