On October 28, 2026, in the community of El Paraíso, Uspantán, Quiché, a meeting was held with community leaders to present and review the community assessment and risk map, tools that provide insight into the characteristics of the community and strengthen its capacity for emergency prevention and response.

During the workshop, the process of drafting these documents was explained in context, and information was reviewed regarding the community’s history, infrastructure, economy, vulnerabilities, history of weather events, and capacity to respond to emergencies.

In addition, updates were shared on the progress of efforts with INDE to gain access to electricity through solar panels. It was explained that the community is located in the Second phase of the process: pre-investment, which consists of four stages: planning, pre-investment, contracting, and implementation.

As part of the meeting, community leaders were encouraged to continue monitoring this initiative and to build on the progress made to promote access to electricity for the benefit of families.

These spaces strengthen community organization and participation by providing tools to identify needs, manage solutions, and promote better living conditions for the population.