Media Area
Welcome to the Project Somos Media Area! Here you'll be able to find videos, photographs, and other media to give you a glimpse about what we're up to on the ground in Guatemala.
We're in the process of updating this collection, so keep checking back for lots of new content!
Progress in Many Areas
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
Progress happens in many ways around here these days. With our hard working team and our steady stream of volunteers, we are able to get lots of things done. Check out our most recent progress here.
Spring Break 2012
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
27 students from St. George’s and Southridge Schools came to Tecpán, Guatemala to volunteer. While here they transformed 12000 adobe blocks into a 450 meter wall around the Children’s Village!
Kid’s Day – March 2012
Monday, April 9th, 2012
Every few months we host kids’ activities on the “finca” and invite the local children of Chivarabal and our workers’ children. We want all children to know that this is a child-friendly place. We also want the local kids to warmly welcome our children when they come to live here!
Building of the Children’s Village – Part 2
Friday, March 16th, 2012
On the ground progress from December 2011 – March 2012.
Project Somos Children’s Village, Guatemala; a home, a family, a future
Saturday, February 25th, 2012
May 2011 Compassion Fruit Society began construction of the eco-sustainable Project Somos Children’s Village near Tecpan, Guatemala. The Village will become the forever home to orphaned and abandoned children. The homes are being constructed using earth-bag construction. Each home will have a professionally trained Guatemalan foster mother raising up to seven children.
Radio Interview with Mesa Pública
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
Hosts: Violeta Rosales & Nic Wirtz Listen to internet radio with hablaguate on Blog Talk Radio “Project Somos Children’s Village: Creating a Space for Children to Live and Learn” with Alicia Knox and Greg Kemp. Alicia Knox and Greg Kemp join us to discuss their ongoing project near the town of Tecpán, Guatemala. After serving »Read More…
Volunteering in Guatemala – January 2012
Friday, January 20th, 2012
Many thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who have given of their time and hard earned money to come and work with us!
Building of the Children’s Village
Thursday, November 24th, 2011
On the ground progress in 2011 in 32 slides. A generous donor purchased this stunning property for the Project Somos Children’s Village in December 2010. In February 2011 Founders; Greg Kemp and Heather Knox moved from Vancouver, Canada to Guatemala to begin construction of the Village. Take a quick trip with us on this amazing »Read More…
Benefit Fiesta (2011)
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
On November 10th, 2011, we hosted our Fourth Annual Benefit Fiesta at Heritage Hall. It was a fabulous night with all our supporters and we were excited to celebrate our progress in Guatemala with all our family and friends!
Gearing up for Project Somos Benefit Fiesta 2011
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Students from Lochdale Community School helping out after school to make piñatas for our Benefit Fiesta!
