Megan Pillis, Medworks' Service Representative in Southwestern VA, is actively involved in several outreach efforts, some within her local community and others on a global scale. She blends her love of travel with her heart for helping others by participating in a ministry organization called "Dare for More." https://www.dareformore.org/dfm-guatemala/



Here, she explains some of the work being accomplished in Guatemala:

"Dare for More is an organization that strives to heal & empower women living in abuse and/or poverty in Guatemala. They do this in several different ways. Firstly, there are training programs to help women learn a trade to provide for themselves & their children. In the first few days, we buy groceries & distribute food baskets to those in crisis in surrounding villages. The women that work in the training centers make these suggestions & follow up after we depart. In the safe house, we assist with trauma-informed therapy. This involves playing with the children & letting their mothers see them smile. Most of these women & children are in hiding but will eventually find a place to live out their lives in peace - sometimes in a different area of the country (depending on the danger from their former partners)."

Thanks, Megan, for "Making the World Better" by serving the needs of these women and children in such significant ways. We look forward to hearing about more experiences as you revisit Guatemala in the months to come.