At West Point Grey Academy we have a Spanish Club, and this year we have started a new and exciting initiative. We are very excited and proud to launch virtual volunteering with Project Somos. During our club, Spanish students teach students at Proyecto Somos English. We meet every Monday and each … [READ MORE]
Women, Cameras and the Gift of Photos
Two weeks ago was a very special week at Project Somos. Eight women photographers showed up at Project Somos with cameras in hand. Lead by Photographer and Photography Instructor, Kellie Bieser, who volunteered her time that week, we embarked on a very inspiring, exciting and emotional week. Each participant donated a Sony point and shoot […]
First Solid Foods at Project Somos
Today the baby girls are eating their first solids. They are six months old. Mama arrived here at Project Somos when the babies were three months old. She wasn’t producing enough milk for the twins. We supplemented the mamas’ milk with formula. Most importantly, during the last three months we have been getting healthy food […]
February Family Volunteer Group 2017
In February we had our first volunteer group of the year, Project Somos warmly welcomed 11 volunteers representing four families. With 6 adults and 5 teenagers, the group jumped right into all the work and activities the week had in store for them. From moving dirt and hauling buckets, to sewing curtains, to helping develop […]
Holiday Time at Project Somos
At this time of the year at Project Somos, we embrace local customs and share some of our own. On December 7th, Guatemala celebrates “Burning the Devil.” We celebrated with our own take on this tradition and gathered all the mamas and kids on our patio that evening. In our “fire-pit” we burned some of […]
Clara’s Story
My name is Clara*. I am 34 years old, and I have three children. My eldest child is seven, and my other two children are three years old. I am going to tell you a little bit about my life and about my past. How it All Began Remembering back to when I was a […]
Grand Fiesta – Grand Success!
Thank You! With your presence and support at this year’s Grand Fiesta, we managed to raise a tremendous net total of over $60,000 to directly benefit at-risk mothers and children in Guatemala! We had many ambitious goals and we are truly grateful for your overwhelming support to help us achieve them! Thanks to you, we have funded for one year: Our Preschool […]
Letter from Matthew Boroditsky: A Giving Wish
Update~Sunday, October 16th Matthew’s fundraiser was held on Thursday, October 13th at St. George’s School, Vancouver. It was a lovely evening and the fundraiser was a big success. We have nearly reached the Matthew’s goal. Please consider donating now to help us reach it! ~~~~~~~~~~~ One can never truly predict what life has in store […]
Grand Fiesta-Special Guest Announcement!!!
We have a special guest joining us at this year’s Grand Fiesta! Check out our short video to find out who it is! Have you purchased your tickets yet? Buy tickets here! Thanks! And we look forward to seeing you there! Heather xo
The Power of Intention Fuelled by Love
When the the diverse volunteer group arrived, inspired by Martyn and Justine Joseph of Let Yourself Trust, to assist in the construction of the Music and Culture Dome, I knew it would be an extraordinary constellation of people. However, I had no idea the level of synergy they would reach onsite and then maintain after […]