A Discussion with Carmen Ordoñez, Manos Abiertas, Guatemala
February 27, 2016
Guatemala
Historically Guatemala was a predominantly Catholic country, but over the last 30 years Pentecostalism has thrived. Visionary 1996 peace accords that engaged religious actors offered the promise of progress after decades of war. However, social inequality, environmental degradation, institutional instability, and high levels of violence present challenges. Religious institutions are a vital part of Guatemala’s polity, society, and economy and thus of prospects for peace and development.
Discover the firsthand experiences of faith leaders, activists, and peacebuilding practitioners working on issues ranging from development and education to conflict resolution and foreign policy.
For over a decade, Berkley Center scholars and students have been conducting interviews with individuals working at the intersection of religion and world affairs. These discussions offer unique insights into the inner workings of a wide spectrum of professions touched by religion with interviewees ranging from the highest levels of leadership of international organizations to on-the-ground practitioners. Explore individual interviews here or follow links to our interview collections below:
Recent Interviews
Policy Brief August 31, 2017
Guatemala: Religion and Policy Intertwined
The brief draws from the report "Faith and Development in Focus: Guatemala" to provide an overview of Guatemala's religious communities and highlights the contributions of faith-inspired development.
Other Publications
Report March 31, 2017
Report March 29, 2017
Religious Dimensions of Development: Lessons at the Country Level
