by Kayla Hughes | May 10, 2023 | Culture and Community, Guatemala
How much do you know about Chajul? We’re guessing very little! Chajul is one of three Maya Ixil villages in the Department of Quiché. Steeped in the indigenous Maya tradition, it’s people are known for their longstanding defiance to outside influences,...
by Kayla Hughes | Mar 31, 2023 | From the Field, Guatemala, News and Updates, Uncategorized
Some of out donors funds go towards supporting adult literacy and education in Guatemala. Below is a letter to Juanita from ASEPA, the adult literacy program that Mundo Exchange helps fund. The collaboration between Mundo, St. Leo’s and ASEPA adult literacy...
by Kayla Hughes | Mar 14, 2023 | From the Field, Thailand, Uncategorized, Volunteer, Volunteer testimonial
Cultural exchange and immersion is a huge part of our volunteer program and way of working. The following was written by one of our volunteers and interns, Kelly, who visited us in 2009. She writes ahout her arrival and experience with Mundo Exchange and our Isaan...
by Kayla Hughes | Mar 10, 2023 | Adopt an Elder, Culture and Community, Thailand
A difficult goodbye. Some goodbyes are harder than others, and saying goodbye to Yaai Charlie was one of the hardest. Yaai died quietly and peacefully in her sleep. We found out of her passing by her relative and neighbor, Nong, the last time we went out to deliver...
by Kayla Hughes | Feb 24, 2023 | Environment, Environmental, From the Field, Thailand, Uncategorized, Volunteer
The following was written by Evan while he was interning with us in 2010 after working with our local partners to create an eco-friendly mud brick guest house in Isaan, Thailand. During my stay interning with Mundo Exchange in Nong Khai, Thailand, I spent close to...