The cemeteries in the former Canal Zone territories where Panamanians of West Indian descent are buried have been woefully neglected for years.  These are the final resting places for the workers and builders of the canal and their families.  What should be a place where families come to pay tribute has turned into a deplorable domicile unfitting of the legacy these workers deserve. CGM is dedicated to ensuring the maintenance of these sites are upheld in a manner in which they deserve. In 2021, The Corozal-Gatun-Mt. Hope Cemetery Preservation Foundation (CGM) established The “Adopt a Grave” Program as a  way for the community to assist CGM with the maintenance of unattended and unidentified graves. Thanks to your ongoing support. CGM was able to uncover more than 300 graves that have been buried under mounds of dirt.

"It was heart-warming to think that our ancestors smiled as their spirit came up for a breath of fresh air." - CGM Founder, Frances Williams-Yearwood