“When a young girl believes in herself, the whole world opens up.” – Profe Ricardo. As part of our 2024 Holiday Fundraising Campaign, we’re sharing Ricardo’s story of passion and dedication to empowering young people, especially young girls. In a community where girls rarely encounter kind, supportive male figures, Ricardo stands out as a remarkable […]
2024 Project Somos Annual Impact Report
Dear All, As I layer up against the unexpected strong winds, I find myself reflecting with immense pride and gratitude for what we’ve accomplished this year. Project Somos continues to be a place of transformation, made possible by the many hands and hearts dedicated to our mission. This year, we marked an extraordinary milestone: ten […]
Are there Christmas Trees in Guatemala?
I bet you didn’t know this… Tecpán is the Christmas Tree capital of Guatemala! Yup. Every weekend during the month of December Guatemalans, seeking to fill their homes with the scent of pine, drive along the Central American highway to one of four different “Pinavete Fincas” to pick up their tree! We’re talking big, beautiful […]