Monday, July 18, 2011

Subjectivation of Bare Life in the Post-Peace Concentration Camp

"Nearly half of preschoolers in Guatemala are malnourished. Malnutrition can hamper a child's performance in school, making them more likely to drop out, and children who are malnourished early in life can suffer long-term consequences in both mind and body. In order to combat this problem, MF has established six Preschool Nutritional Centers in different communities in the region, which provide 3-5 year-old children at risk of malnutrition with a healthy meal and a nutritious snack daily, as well as lessons on basic hygiene, and multivitamin supplements. The children, many of whom have not learned to speak Spanish at home, also get a head-start on learning Guatemala's official language before beginning school."

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