The X’beil li Kawilal means “path to health” in the Q’eqchi’ language. The program focuses on adolescent and young women in indigenous rural communities in the department of Alta Verapaz in Guatemala.
Objectives:
Strengthen self health care, reproductive health and nutrition.
Promote self-esteem, confidence, decision-making, health and personal development.
Discourage early pregnancies.
Reduce maternal and infant mortality.
Focus on long term changes to promote health.
This program is conducted in each community by two female leaders selected by the community who are then trained in health prevention and promotion, group management techniques and leadership. These leaders receive remote support from TulaSalud via audio-conferences, face-to-face community sessions, and training workshops for leaders.
