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Guatemala by the Numbers
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Guatemala by the Numbers

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023

A recent study of health in Guatemala found: We could write more statistics but you get the point. Father Nick knew Guatemala was one of the Latin American countries most affected by nutritional problems. He knew of the high rates…

OCIMA: What’s in a Name?
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OCIMA: What’s in a Name?

March 29, 2023March 30, 2023

OCIMA is the Overseas & Continental Independent Mercy Association — a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Backwards, OCIMA is AMICO, which is the last name of the organization’s founder, Father Nick Amico. Amico also means “friend” in Italian. And friend Father Nick has…

OCIMA is a 100% volunteer organization. As a result, about 99 cents of every dollar you donate goes directly to help those in need in Guatemala and Ecuador.

​At OCIMA, we focus on five core areas - education, nutrition, medical care, healthy child development and community initiatives. Your donation makes our work possible!

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