Giving Women A Choice

In Guatemala, giving birth can often be a dangerous thing due to the environs of public, government run hospitals for which there is little alternative. Mayan women especially are given sub-par care.
This documentary looks at the organization Manos Abiertas - a changemaker based just outside of Antigua, Guatemala, that works to give local Mayan women a safe, affordable option.

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