For Episode 2 of our Kid's Cooking Show, you will learn how to make yummy biscuits for your dog companions. Watch as Meily, Mishel and Kenny take over the kitchen to make these treats and then share with FIVE dogs! Kids' Cooking Show Episode #2 … [READ MORE]
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 […]
Report of Directors 2017
Project Somos’ 2017 was characterized by growth on the ground: The Culture Dome was completed, just in time to turn into a school Family House #3 was completed and now serves as staff housing The Clinica de Mateo building was completed and inaugurated. It hosts visiting health and medical teams and will also serve as a neighbourhood […]
Report to Donors 2016-17
We are very proud to share our first ever Report to Donors with all of our supporters. Click on the image to read the full Report and see how far Project Somos Children’s Village has come. We hope you will be amazed by what you have helped achieved by joining this visionary family known as Somos. Report to […]
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 […]