The United States launches the “Kem” project, with an investment of US$2 million – Publinews – 2024-03-04 12:09:39

A few days ago, in an activity in which the United States ambassador to the country, Tobin J. Bradley, and the vice president, Karin Herrera, participated, the “Kem” (“woven” initiative in the K’iche language) was made official. ‘) in Santa Cruz del Quiché.

The Secretary of Planning of Guatemala, Carlos Mendoza, indigenous, departmental and municipal authorities, representatives of local organizations and a delegation of representatives of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington were also present. present at the launch.

“Kem” is a USAID project, with an initial investment of US$2 million, which will be implemented by the Barbara Ford Peace Center in the departments of Quiché, Huehuetenango, Quetzaltenango and Sololá.

“Its objective is to strengthen the capacities of local organizations led by youth, women and indigenous peoples to consolidate democracy and advance prosperity in Guatemala and the region. Under these objectives, “Kem” also seeks to facilitate dialogue and connectivity between indigenous peoples and the government as part of the priorities established by the Arévalo-Herrera administration to promote good governance,” the United States embassy reported in a press release. In our country.

The vice president pointed out that the project is “an unprecedented collaboration between indigenous peoples, cooperation organizations, communities, the private sector and civil society.”

Likewise, he mentioned that the main objective is to guarantee the full exercise of human and collective rights, as well as promote social and political development, from which we aspire to an inclusive vision that leaves no one behind.

“We are all called to build and rebuild our country, uniting the remnants of democracy and working together towards a more promising future for all,” he declared.

The planned activities of the project include: Self-knowledge sessions and evaluation of administrative capacities, institutional strengthening of local organizations, support in increasing the capacities of these groups to achieve prosperity in their communities, organizational support and creation of spaces for dialogue.

“Through this USAID project, the United States Government reiterates its commitment to supporting sustainable and inclusive development in Guatemala, including in communities that have historically been marginalized,” it was added.

The United States also reinforces its commitment to continue supporting the civic participation of all sectors of society in the development of their communities to achieve a dignified life for all. The US Government will work hand in hand with Guatemala for a peaceful country in which all voices are heard and for a more prosperous and secure region,” the text concluded.