Vamos Adelante \u2014 Helping People to Move Ahead in Guatemala: the Fuego Eruption Emergency Relief<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For my readers who\u2019d like to help those affected by Fuego in Guatemala, in-country associates of a trusted friend have set up a GoFundMe page where you can donate. 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