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 laborers. 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 through this. Let me introduce myself to you. My name is John Alexis Chingo Cux. My parents´ names are John Alexis Chingo Chingo and Magdalena Cux Calachij. My dad sustains our family by working in a car wash in a gas station in Quiche. He usually travels every Friday and returns home on Wednesday. Meanwhile, we stay with my mom at home. She takes care of us and the house. Thankfully, they are all healthy. My family attends the Catholic church. Our greatest necessity is food.

I was born on August 10, 2020. I will turn 5 years old this year. Red is my favorite color, and chicks are my favorite pet. I love eating fried chicken. I enjoy playing soccer in my free time. I am not at school yet since I am still young. I have two sisters. I walk with my mother for 20 minutes to attend the feeding program.

We live with my paternal grandparents. The house belongs to my grandfather. The house has three rooms and one kitchen. We use two rooms for our family. It is made of adobe, tin sheet roof and cemented floor. We have the main services such as electricity and running water that my parents pay for every month and year. Our domestic animals are chickens. Thank God, we are all healthy. Well, I have to say goodbye now. Thank you for your attention and love.

Many blessings,

John Alexis Chingo Cux

Translated by: Mireya de Sandoval, AAC Secretary / Antigua