Fun Fact of the Month

Answer: A

The name “Guatemala” comes from the Nahuatl word “Quauhtlemallan,” meaning “place of many trees.” The name reflects the country’s lush landscapes, rich forests, and deep connection to nature.

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Since 1982, 6 Million Donors Have Made It Possible for Us to Provide:

4.4 Billion Meals

95,964 Safe & Secure Homes

103,260 Tractor-Trailers of Essential Aid

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Meal totals reflect food shipments from 2006–2024. Shipments from 2006–2015 were converted from pounds to meals (4 meals per pound) and combined with reported meal totals from 2016–2024. Home construction totals and tractor-trailer shipments represent cumulative impact from 1982–2024