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Thank you for fundraising for Mil Milagros! Here is everything you need to create a successful fundraiser and improve lives in rural Guatemala.

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Click here to create your fundraiser on Facebook.

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Choose a unique title, description, and goal amount for your fundraiser. You can always increase your goal amount.

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Choose a cover photo. If you have a photo of yourself in Guatemala, use it! If not, we have some options below.

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Click 'create' and you're done! Read our pro tips below to ensure your fundraiser is a success!

Tips to Make Your Fundraiser a Success!

Invite every single one of your friends to donate! Click on “Invite,” and select each one of your friends. It might take a while, but it's worth it. Don't just post the fundraiser on your wall and hope friends will see it.

Post on the fundraising page as often as you can. Most donations come within hours of a post and your friends will receive notifications.

Tag people who donate to thank them. Respond individually to people who comment.

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These photos and shareable graphics will make sure your fundraiser stands out!

Photos to Share

Cover Photos

Social Media Graphics

Sample Social Media Posts

Facebook

Guatemalan girl in mask holding bananas

This #GivingTuesday, please help me raise money for Mil Milagros to support the Indigenous Maya leaders who are improving health and education in rural Guatemala. 

Right now, job loss due to COVID-19 has left many Guatemalan workers without enough money to put food on the table. But Mil Milagros is helping community leaders provide their peers with the resources and education that they need to stay safe and healthy.

Mil Milagros’ work means a lot to me because [share why you’re involved with Mil Milagros].

Thank you in advance for your support! 

Instagram

Children happy smiling holding up toothbrushes

Tip: Make sure to link to your fundraiser in your bio by editing your profile on your Instagram account.

This #GivingTuesday, help me fight inequality. Guatemala is one of the most unequal countries in the world, and Indigenous Maya families are the most likely to live in poverty. But I believe that, with the right resources and education, these families can rise out of poverty for good.

This is why I’m raising money for @milmilagrosinc, a nonprofit that develops the leadership potential of Indigenous Maya mothers, teachers, and children so that they can improve health and education in rural Guatemala. 
Join me in improving lives in rural Guatemala.

Click the link in my bio to support this wonderful organization.

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Hi [Potential Donor Name],

I hope you’re doing well. [Personalize]

I’m reaching out to ask for your help on behalf of Indigenous Maya families in rural Guatemala.  Guatemala is one of the most unequal countries in the world, and these families are the most likely to live in poverty. This is especially true now, as job loss due to COVID-19 has left many workers without enough money to put food on the table.

This is why I’m raising money for Mil Milagros. Mil Milagros develops the leadership potential of Indigenous Maya mothers, teachers, and children so that they can improve health and education in rural Guatemala. During the pandemic, these leaders have kept their peers safe and healthy by delivering food and creating educational nutrition and hygiene videos. 

Mil Milagros’ work means a lot to me because [share why you’re involved with Mil Milagros]. 

I hope that you’ll join me in supporting this wonderful organization by contributing to my Facebook fundraiser [insert link here].

All the best,[Your Name]

Impact

Inspire your followers by sharing Mil Milagros’ impact!

In Guatemala

Our Impact

Only 56% of children graduate from primary school     

97% of sixth graders have graduated from our partner schools

7 in 10 Indigenous children in rural areas are chronically malnourished

Last year, we reduced severe chronic malnutrition by 31% in babies and toddlers

The Indigenous have been victims of persistent racism and discrimination, affecting their educational and health outcomes

More than 4,500 Indigenous community leaders have been trained in early childhood development, nutrition, hygiene, and literacy.

Restrictions on travel, businesses, and tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many to lose their livelihood and struggle to put food on the table for their families.

We have delivered 16,000 baskets of food and hygiene supplies to 1,605 children and their families

In Guatemala

• Only 56% of children graduate from primary school     

• 7 in 10 Indigenous children in rural areas are chronically malnourished

• The Indigenous have been victims of persistent racism and discrimination, affecting their educational and health    outcomes

• Restrictions on travel, businesses, and tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many to lose their livelihood and struggle to put food on the table for their families.

Our Impact

• 97% of sixth graders have graduated from our partner schools   

• Last year, we reduced severe chronic malnutrition by 31% in    babies and toddlers

• More than 4,500 Indigenous community leaders have been trained in early childhood development, nutrition, hygiene, and literacy.

• We have delivered 16,000 baskets of food and hygiene    supplies to 1,605 children and their families

Impact

Inspire your followers by sharing Mil Milagros’ impact!

In a region where only 56% of children graduate from primary school, an average of 97% of sixth graders graduate from our partner schools.

Last year, Mil Milagros reduced severe chronic malnutrition by 31% in the babies and toddlers of our partner communities where rates exceed 70%.

Mil Milagros has trained more than 4,500 community leaders in nutrition, hygiene, and early childhood development.

This year, Mil Milagros has delivered 16,000 baskets of food and hygiene supplies to 1,605 children and their families to support them during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Where the Money Goes

What happens to donations? Use this list to give your followers an idea of what their money can do through our programs

$10

$10 can provide a month worth of vitamins and supplements to an infant

$25

$25 can fund a cooking demonstration for mother leaders

$50

$50 can provide future leaders with storybooks to spark a love of reading and learning

$150

$150 can supply a child with fruit and hygiene supplies for the entire school year

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