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WIZO Guatemala

History

  • Founded in 1941 with 40 members
  • Two young married women’s groups were formed in 1966: Aviv and Zabar
  • WIZO Guatemala hosted the 1st Central American WIZO Conference in 1964
  • Locally, WIZO supported local Jewish schools and sports teams
  • In 1976, WIZO Guatemala celebrated its 35th anniversary
  • From 1979 to 1982, the country’s political situation forced WIZO to confine its activities to traditional fundraising only
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