Building Trust Programme

Building Trust during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Humanitarian Settings is a global programme supporting Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to build trust in public health responses and in the work of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. On this page you’ll find videos showcasing the results of the programme in Guatemala. If you’d like to find out more about the Building Trust Programme, visit here.

3 October 2024

Romelia Maldonado: 40 Years Transforming Community Health

Type:

Video

Organization:

Guatemalan Red Cross, IFRC

Romelia Maldonado has dedicated 40 years to her community as a midwife. Initially, she faced resistance, but with patience and education about hygiene and health, she has changed perceptions. Her…

  • BHA
  • CEA and Health
  • Perceptions
  • Spanish

3 October 2024

Red Cross in Quetzaltenango: Listening and Teaching with Heart

Type:

Video

Organization:

Guatemalan Red Cross, IFRC

In Quetzaltenango, Guatemalan Red Cross has overcome language and literacy challenges to teach about health and COVID-19. Using theatre and images, they have gained community acceptance and understanding of important…

  • BHA
  • CEA and Health
  • COVID-19
  • Spanish

3 October 2024

Rafael López: Overcoming Challenges with the Help of the Red Cross

Type:

Video

Organization:

Guatemalan Red Cross, IFRC

Meet Rafael Lopez, a farmer whose wife suffered an accident and faced high medical costs. Without a steady salary, Rafael is grateful for the support and learning he has received…

  • BHA
  • Spanish

3 October 2024

Red Cross in Chiquimula: Overcoming Barriers to Help

Type:

Video

Organization:

Guatemalan Red Cross, IFRC

The Guatemalan Red Cross has worked tirelessly in the communities of Chiquimula, where access is limited. Initially unknown, they gained the trust of the people. Through the BHA-CEA project, they…

  • BHA
  • CEA and WASH
  • Spanish
  • Water

3 October 2024

Miguela Garcia: The Midwife Who Transformed Her Community

Type:

Video

Organization:

Guatemalan Red Cross, IFRC

Discover the story of Miguela Garcia, a midwife in Guatemala who initially faced rejection, but is now very well received in her community. She visits mums 4 to 5 times…

  • BHA
  • CEA and Health
  • COVID-19
  • Spanish