Frequently Asked Questions

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Basic Information

What does Casa Colibri mean?

Why did you choose this name?

How did you get involved with the people in that particular area?

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Services and Support

What do you do to help the people?

How do you help with medical care?

What kind of educational support do you provide?

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Why Guatemala?

There are plenty of needy people in our own country. Why do you focus on Guatemala?

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Information about the People We Help

Who are the people that Casa Colibrí helps?

Why don't the Maya in this area have access to medical care?

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Living Conditions

What are the living conditions for the people serviced by the clinic?

Do the people have access to clean water?

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Administration

Do your workers get paid?

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Donations

Are donations to Casa Colibrí tax deductible?

What percentage of your organization's income goes to administrative expenses?

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Volunteering

Is it dangerous to travel to that area?

I don't speak Spanish. Can I still help?

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Midwife Trainings

What is the reading ability for the midwives in your training programs?

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Casa Colibrí Clinic

Geographically, how big is the service area?

How far do residents have to travel to the clinic?

What illnesses or medical conditions are typically seen at the clinic?

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Medical Mission Trips

How do people who live in the area know when they can come to the clinic?

How many patients come to the clinic during a medical mission trip?

Does the clinic serve as a hospital for patients who need longer-term care?

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Follow-up Care and Surgery

Do you facilitate follow-up surgery free of charge for patients that require it?

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