From Carrie, the Intern

I apologize for the lack of recent blog posts. It’s been an interesting schedule here at Philanthropiece as Directors, Katie and Colleen were in Chajul, Guatemala last week, and Christine, my fellow intern, and I were out of town as well. It’s actually quite convenient that the interns’ family vacations fell on the same week as the Chajul visit.  Both Christine and I sent questionnaires to Chajul to be administered by Colleen and Katie, and I’m looking forward to the insight that only community members can give. These interviews will provide information on which nutrients are missing from the Chajulense diet, the effects of malnutrition on Chajul’s children, previous nutritional programming, and challenges to food security. Christine’s questionnaire is focused on the agricultural practices of the area, and together I think they will provide an invaluable resource for the proposal of a new sustainable agriculture program.