My Story

Tunajá is a very primitive area of the state of Quiché, Guatemala.  The inhabitants are Quiché Indians who trace their ancestral roots to the ancient Mayan civilization.  The prevalent language is the Indian dialect - Quiché.  The people are either farmers or shepherds and live off the fruits of their labors.  Very little money ever changes hands as they use a barter system.  Public education is available - however, most families cannot afford it.  Electricity and running water are not available in most of the area.  Life in Tunajá is extremely difficult.

Hello, I am Edwin Daniel Jimon Hernandez and it is a blessing for me to share my personal information with you. I was born on December 21, 2015 in The United States. I am a healthy boy. I like dogs and the color green. I am 10 years old, and I am in the 4th grade. My favorite dish is spaghetti. In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer. I have one brother and one sister.

My father is Juan Jimon Us. He Works as a day laborer or farmer to sustain my family. My mother is Irma Estela Hernandez de la Cruz. She does the hard work at home and cares for us. Thank God, they are both in good health. We attend the Catholic Church. My siblings and I attend the feeding program, and my father is the one who takes us to program. It is 10 minutes away by bus from my house.

My house is made of tin sheet roof, blocks and granite floor. It belongs to my parents. There are 3 rooms and one kitchen. We have a well and my father pays monthly for the electricity service. Our domestic animals are chickens and one dog.  Our greatest necessities are corn and groceries. Well, this is all for now. Thank you for taking the time to read this. You are so special to me, and I will always pray for you and your family.

With much love,

Edwin Daniel Jimon Hernandez

Translated by: Mireya de Sandoval, AAC Secretary / Antigua