Spend a week in the Guatemalan Highlands helping rebuild the Tzanjuyub and Pasquach communities who were forced to relocate three hours up in the mountains because of deadly mudslides. Not only will you be physically helping these communities through stove building, but you will be helping to heal emotional wounds through relationship building.

This trip will mimic the co-oped VCU HSP public health trip but will not require an application. We will spend a week in partnership with indigenous women, midwives, nurses & community leaders, learning about traditional Maya medicine and exploring the history of health care and healing in Guatemala. The itinerary includes cultural, educational, service, and exchange aspects.  Together we will explore traditional Maya midwifery practices, medicinal herbs, healing and mindfulness practices, and a new initiative to develop urban wellness centers and support for community-based doulas.

We will spend a week in partnership with indigenous women, midwives, nurses & community leaders, learning about traditional Maya medicine and exploring the history of health care and healing in Guatemala. The itinerary includes cultural, educational, service, and exchange aspects.  Together we will explore traditional Maya midwifery practices, medicinal herbs, healing and mindfulness practices, and new initiative to develop urban wellness centers and support for community-based doulas.

Spend a week in the Guatemalan Highlands partnering with a local Indigenous women's organization (AMA) to learn about Mayan culture, agriculture and their food practices while supporting AMA’s community projects, which foster women’s empowerment and build community resilience.