In 2003 a grant from the Guatemalan government was received to enable us to have a new larger unit built on the outskirts of the city in Santa Lucia. This centre can care for up to 20 terminally ill adults, but is also home to 70 orphan children, sadly all suffering with the HV virus. They also offer a "hospice at home" service, and cares for up to 200 people each month in their own home.

The age of the children in our centre ranges from 16 years down to just a few months. They are well cared for by the nursery carers and other staff at our centre. Those who are old enough go to school, and all children have the opportunity to play, do homework and crafts in the days rooms. The children sleep in dormitories of six, with a nursery carer with them each night. Many look on this carer as a parent.

Jospice in Liverpool financially supports this centre each month. The monies we raise help fund the cost of the necessary drugs that the children need daily to keep them looking well and healthy. No wonder they have adopted the motto "We are happy to be alive"

There is no doubt that the work of Jospice touches thousands of people each year in Guatemala please help us continue. You can support the children and our work by either making a donation towards our work, marked "Guatemala" or sponsoring a child. For £12 per month you could help cover the costs of the necessary drugs one the children has to take. Just a little makes a huge difference to us.

Would you like to sponsor a child in Guatemala?
Please contact us at St Joseph's Hospice, Ince Road, Thornton, Liverpool L23 4UE or click on the direct website www.hospiciosanjose.org
Click Here to Download a Sponsor a Child in Guatemala Form