In total, 3,670 students from 25 educational establishments in indigenous communities will benefit from the technological equipment delivered yesterday by the president Alejandro Giammatteiauthorities of the Guatemalan Indigenous Development Fund (Fodigua) and of the Ministry of Education (Mineduc).
“Since the beginning of our government, we have had the objective of promoting and financing projects aimed at the development of indigenous peoples, one of the most relevant sectors of the population, but also the most vulnerable,” said the president during the official act, at the National Palace of Culture.
The Head of State considered it essential to take advantage of the reduction of digital gaps in linguistic communities, as well as to promote access to information technology for children and youth.
“This year we will continue to reduce the digital, poverty, malnutrition and lack of communication gaps.” Alejandro Giammattei Republic President
The ruler indicated that work will be done so that Fodigua can be a channel for economic development programs in the interior of the country. He mentioned the Bank of Threads, which seeks to promote the development of women; funds for micro-enterprises, training and the White Seal to combat poverty.
Leopoldo Mateo Chuc, executive director of the aforementioned Fund, indicated that the provision of 300 computers will benefit educational centers of the Quiché, Kaqchiquel, Mam, Xinca, Pocomchí, Achí, Acateco, Quekchí and Ladino indigenous communities of San Marcos, Sololá , Quetzaltenango, Totonicapán, Huehuetenango, Izabal and Baja Verapaz.
The Government reiterated its commitment to intercultural education in the country, providing technological tools to the most needy communities.
