Superheroes, at home and abroad: My trip to Guatemala

When I received an invitation to go to Guatemala City with IJM, feelings of elation and inadequacy came over me all at the same time. Elation because I considered it a privilege to have been invited, but also feelings of inadequacy as I was not sure how I could add value by going on this trip. Nevertheless, I packed my bags.

After arriving in Guatemala City, our first outing was to take part in a “Day of Joy” with some of IJM’s clients and their families. Days of Joy are times when IJM’s Guatemalan clients, most of whom are children who have suffered sexual abuse, are given a chance to experience joy in the midst of recovery.