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ClaireM
Review for Wuqu' Kawoq | Maya Health Alliance, Barrio Patacabaj, Tecpán, , Guatemala
I have volunteered and worked with Wuqu' Kawoq since 2009 and the work they do is truly amazing. The dedication of their staff to the communities they serve is unmatched, and their commitment to collaboration and cooperation with other NGOs and Guatemalan entities is the key to building a more efficient, comprehensive service network in Guatemala.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
Review for Wuqu' Kawoq | Maya Health Alliance, Barrio Patacabaj, Tecpán, , Guatemala
I first started working with Wuqu' Kawoq in February of 2009. At that time I volunteered in two of their clinics. The first in San Juan Comalapa at a clinic partnered with ACOTCHI a group of local midwives, and the second in Tecpán. In both clinics I shadowed Dr. Peter Rohloff and Dr. Malcolm Hill to observe the logistics and process of providing health care in a persons first/indigenous language. In addition I maintained the pharmacy, and provided other additional services as needed. I was very impressed at the level of trust Wuqu' Kawoq has been able to build within the communities they work. There is a clear and obvious difference in the reactions of patients when they are able to express themselves in their native language. I am currently working as a field intern in Guatemala and will be here for a full year aiding in many of the current projects. The majority of my time will be spent helping to create a clientele base of local women for a women's sexual and reproductive health service and education program we hope to have implemented in 2011. This will include point-of-care testing for STI's, HIV, and cervical cancer, as well as sexual/reproductive health education classes, and access to contraceptives for no cost to the patient.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Child nutrition/development. Primary Care. Disaster Relief. Water purification. Diabetes education and management. and others.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Increase advertising for funding.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the members of Wuqu Kawoq as well as the communities we work in.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
The majority are medical students, or those interested in medicine. But also Anthropologist, and Linguists. I myself studied anthropology, and plan to continue to study law and human rights.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
provide free healthcare to all of rural guatemala in their primary language, as well as improve living conditions.
Ways to make it better...
my language skills were more up to par. but i currently speak spanish and am learning to speak Kaqchikel.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Guatemalan national healthcare issues. creating access in hard to reach areas. overcoming cultural barriers to efficient, successful healthcare.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
