Sustainability

Overall sustainability is one of the primary goals of Project Somos. It is working towards ecological and financial sustainability.

Eco-Sustainability

Working in collaboration with the Seres Centre, Project Somos is working to incorporate and exercise sustainable practices. Read More…

Project Somos will incorporate small businesses which will help the Project reach financial sustainability. Read More…

Project Somos will work closely with the surrounding local Guatemalan communities, providing opportunities for employment and partnerships.

Quilts for Kids
Are you a quilter looking to use your creative skills for good? We are looking for quilters to make a unique and beautiful quilt for each child that arrives in the Children's Village.
Project Somos First Two Houses – February 2012
Follow our progress as we build a Children's Village with earth bag construction.
Latest News
- Progress in Guatemala
  
  So Much to Share!!! Founders, Greg Kemp & Heather Knox are back from Guatemala for a short visit. This will be their only public event during this trip. Come hear all about the progress that has been made!
- Felting for a Change of Pace
  
  It’s alot of work building a Children’s Village. I have been at this for over five years now. As you can imagine, it can become all consuming. Even during time off, I am thinking about the Project, looking around for inspiration or reading something relevant to the Project. Before going back to Canada last Fall, »Read More…
- The Blue Rabbit
  
  Conejo* was the first house we began to construct May 2011. Conejo didn’t get plastered until August 2012. After plastering Tortuga* a rich terra cotta colour, we chose a celeste blue for Conejo. During the plastering Amy and I placed colourful tiles into the wet plaster around the doorways. Within weeks, a major chemical change »Read More…