Together, let’s support children in Latin America
Dear friends,
The holiday season is approaching. During this time of joy and giving, we would like to draw your attention to the situation of migrant children in Latin America.
In countries such as Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico, more and more children are being forced to leave their homes. There are many reasons for this: endemic violence, a lack of economic opportunities, and the consequences of climate change.
In this region, one in four migrants is a child (UNICEF, 2023). During their journeys, these young people are exposed to natural hazards as well as the risks of violence and sexual and commercial exploitation. In 2022, at least 92 children lost their lives along these migration routes. Furthermore, children in irregular migration face the risk of being returned to their countries of origin. Last year, for example, Mexican authorities repatriated 9,192 children, 71% of whom were unaccompanied and 85% of whom were Honduran or Guatemalan nationals (UNICEF, 2023).
Urgent action is needed to ensure that these children are no longer forced to leave their countries and can access better opportunities. Casa Alianza makes a significant contribution by helping vulnerable children and migrant children, whether they are in transit or returning to their countries of origin. We provide them with the resources they need to build independent lives in Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico, and to prevent forced migration and the risks associated with it.
Today, we are asking for your support. Your contribution enables these children to access education and healthcare, develop their skills and potential, and overcome their traumas. It is thanks to your generosity that these children will be able to grow up in a peaceful environment and take charge of their own futures. We wish you a joyful holiday season and thank you warmly for your loyal support and commitment.
Daniela Gerzso-Demange
, Executive Director
