Addition of Mobile Dental Trailer – A Vision Realized

Addition of Mobile Dental Trailer – A Vision Realized

In January of 2025, while serving together in Guatemala, an idea was first discussed over dinner that would soon become one of the most impactful improvements to Refuge International’s medical missions. Dr. Gregory Biron and members of his team began talking about the...
Your Language Matters!

Your Language Matters!

Refuge International Makes Interpretation and Translation A Priority for All Language interpretation is a vital resource when serving in Guatemala, a country with 25 unique languages. Spanish may be the most common language in the big cities but there are 22 Mayan...
Marta Alicia Xoc López, Interpreter

Marta Alicia Xoc López, Interpreter

Language interpretation is a vital resource when serving in Guatemala, a country with 25 unique languages. Spanish may be the most common language in the big cities but there are 22 Mayan languages spread throughout rural communities. This diversity creates both a...
Alessa Soto, Interpreter

Alessa Soto, Interpreter

Our local team of interpreters is a vital part of fulfilling our mission in Guatemala and Maria Alejandra Soto, aka Alessa, is a terrific example of just how unique our interpreters are.  Each one has such a varied background of skills and all of them match our...