My Story

Tunajá is a very primitive area of the state of Quiché, Guatemala.  The inhabitants are Quiché Indians who trace their ancestral roots to the ancient Mayan civilization.  The prevalent language is the Indian dialect - Quiché.  The people are either farmers or shepherds and live off the fruits of their labors.  Very little money ever changes hands as they use a barter system.  Public education is available - however, most families cannot afford it.  Electricity and running water are not available in most of the area.  Life in Tunajá is extremely difficult.

Hello! I am glad to greet you for the first time. I hope things turn out well for you and your whole family. I would like to introduce myself to you. My name is Diana Elizabeth Gomez Cux. I am a healthy five-year old girl. I was born on April 11, 2019. I have two brothers and one sister. I attend pre-school this year. I like purple, and my favorite animal is the pig. I love beans with rice. In my free time, I enjoy playing with dolls.

Miguel Gomez Garcia is my father, and he earns a living by tending a grocery store. My mother is Angelina Cux Tzunux. She takes care of us and the house. Besides that, she helps with the income by raising domestic animals to sell. My family attends the Catholic Church. Our greatest necessities are corn and food. I usually walk for 15 minutes to attend the feeding program. My humble house belongs to my father. It has two rooms including the separate kitchen. It has a tin sheet roof, block walls and cement roof. There is running water and electricity that my father pays. As for domestic animals, we have 8 chickens, two pigs and two dogs. Well, thank you so much for taking the time to read about me. I hope we can be in touch from now on. I send you many kisses and hugs and my best wishes.

With love,

Diana Elizabeth Gomez Cux

Translated by: Mireya de Sandoval, AAC Secretary / Antigua