Nearly half of the children in Guatemala are malnourished. Most suffer from chronic malnutrition, which means that while they are getting enough calories, their food is severely lacking in vitamins and protein. This poor nutrition affects not only their bodies, but their future.
All Posts Tagged With: "Guatemala"
Signature Video
October 8, 2009
Guatemala’s children languish from malnutrition
Worldfocus Radio
October 7, 2009
Tune in: Radio show on “Guatemala: Behind the famine”
In our weekly radio show, Martin Savidge explores the causes behind Guatemala's chronic malnutrition and escalating narco war. He hosts a panel of guests to discuss the remnants of war and genocide and land rights. Anita Isaacs, Stephen C. “Carlisle” Johnson and Samuel Lowenberg join the conversation. LISTEN NOW!
From the Field
April 16, 2009
Chronic malnutrition fatigues Guatemala’s children
Samuel Loewenberg of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is currently in Guatemala producing a couple Worldfocus signature stories. He writes about his visit to the Bethania clinic, where he encountered the young victims of Guatemala's rampant malnutrition.
From the Field
March 31, 2009
Guatemalans shed tears of frustration over U.S. immigration
Samuel Loewenberg of the Pulitzer Center is currently in Guatemala producing a couple Worldfocus signature stories. He writes about the experience of Guatemalan migrants to the U.S.
From the Field
March 30, 2009
Street gangs target and kill bus drivers in Guatemala
Samuel Loewenberg of the Pulitzer Center is currently in Guatemala producing a couple Worldfocus signature stories. He writes about the ongoing violence instigated by street gangs in Guatemala. Approximately 33 bus drivers have been killed so far this year.
Signature Video
February 10, 2009
Immigrants stream across Mexico’s southern border
For years now, immigration into the United States from Mexico has been a huge issue in American politics. But Mexico is facing similar problems on its southern border, as Central Americans in search of higher-paying work pour into the country.
Signature Video
December 2, 2008
Birth is deadly for Guatemalan women
Every minute, a woman dies of complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, and Guatemala has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in Latin America.
Perspectives
October 20, 2008
Guatemalans cross Mexico’s other border
A Worldfocus contributing blogger examines Mexico's southern border and immigration from Guatemala.
Blogwatch
September 15, 2008
Countries pass torch to celebrate independence
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua celebrate the anniversary of their independence from Spain in 1821.
