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An Age of Expansion- Approaching Our 10th Anniversary with New Visions for Doing MORE
What we know in our core is that when we reach out and ask for support from you, you respond with everything you’ve got. We are working tirelessly behind the scenes to make this world a better place, but you are the real heroes of this story.
Whenever we have committed to a new cause, even if we struggle to meet our goals, something bigger than us always makes it happen on behalf of these incredible children. Of course, there are times when we have to delay or budget a tad more conservatively, but your commitment to the growth we are embracing is most notable and quite remarkable. We are grateful to each and every one of you who has made our dreams a reality. Just like the airplane the Wright brothers envisioned, we have goals to soar by way of acts of service as we touch the lives of those who are less fortunate than we are.
Addressing Neglect and Abandonment in Post-War Guatemala
Civil War in Guatemala The civil war in Guatemala, which took place from 1960 to 1996, was a devastating conflict that left a lasting impact on the nation. The war was fought between the government and various guerrilla groups, and resulted in the deaths of over...
Celebrating the Future of Guatemala on el Día de Los Niños (The Day of Children)
How it Began El Día de Los Niños began in earnest in 1924 when the League of Nations (precursor to the United Nations) realized that there was a worldwide need for the rights of children to be brought to people’s attention. A document was established as part of the...
Fully Sustainable Solutions in Mexico!
On a thin strip of land that rests on the shores of Lake Chapala, in Jalisco, Mexico, you will find one of the oldest indigenous peoples in the world. The Coca people lived happily and peacefully for centuries until a storm of industrialization reached the...
In the Garden : A story of transformation, determination, and LOVE
Our “boots on the ground” dynamite volunteer in Guatemala, is Dia. She’s been a Hogar Hero for years, and went on a voluntour in January of 2017. She fell in love with the country, and the kids, and in July of 2018 moved to Guatemala. She met Kevin three weeks...
Voluntourism: Does it REALLY help?
Voluntourism is a buzzword these days. A mash-up of Volunteer and Tourism, the idea is a vacation with a purpose. A global nonprofit primarily serving orphans in Guatemala, Work, Play, Love offers select trips to donors who express interest. “We’ve been...
10 Amazing Ideas to Raise Money for Non-Profit Organizations
By Rosabella Debty: Charity finds itself in every crevice of human nature. We desire to help, though it can be hard to know where to start. Not everyone has the funds for a donation or loads of time that they are able to give for community service. We understand it...
Music’s Effects on Brain Development
Music is humanity’s oldest form of communication; it has been used for millions of years and is commonly referred to as a “universal language”. No matter someone’s ethnic background, home country, or first language, most would easily be able to tell if...