Hi, my name is Rosario and I have been working for the Project for three years. I am married, I have three boys and Project Somos has taught me to value the time I spend with them. At the beginning I was very hard on my eldest child, but I learned that we have to give space to our children to be … [READ MORE]
Escaping the Abyss
I understand when people see the photos of the thousands of men, women and children migrating daily from Central America, it triggers a variety of responses. These reactions range from compassion to outrage. I want to offer a perspective as a Canadian, born in the United States, living and working in rural Guatemala for the […]
Join the Village – our Monthly Giving Program!
It is the eve of Summer for all of you, and we know many of you are making vacation plans. Before you go, could we ask for your support? The need is great, and every little bit makes a difference! Your support helps feed and educate a child who is living in extreme poverty. We […]
West Point Grey Spanish Club
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 week we offer a […]
Family Time
On September 12th we hosted a special day for the families we work with. On that day, the mamas, and some papas, came to the finca to celebrate and play with their kids. When you live in extreme poverty you don’t get to do much more than work to survive day to day. You don’t […]
2018 Family Fair Fundraiser~Sunday, November 4
Jorge’s First Visit to the Dentist
A few weeks ago Jorge went to the dentist with one of our staff. The dentist looked at Jorge’s teeth and said how bad they were. She explained that because he hadn’t taken care of them before, he was now suffering. Jorge was very upset and explained to the dentist, “My teeth are bad because […]
“I Want to Learn”
On Wednesday morning, Greg, Marelyne and I went into the local community to visit a a family. A week ago, a 13 year old girl had attended one of the our open playground events. While here, she shared with us that she has never gone to school and really wants to learn. We invited her […]
Community visit: Outreach in Chivarabal
In May our staff were warmly received when they went out into Chivarabal to meet with families. After over seven years of being in this community Project Somos is well known and has gained a lot of trust in the area. To gain this kind of trust is not an easy task in a small […]
Jorge’s Story
“I feel really sad because in my family, there is no happiness. My dad is drunk every day and he hits my mom. I am always alone and when I feel sad and have problems, I go into the mountains and cry. I feel so happy that I am now learning letters and will be […]