RIP Bun Mee Losing someone is never easy, and the elders in our Adopt an Elder program feel like family to us! Bun Mee, who lived at home with her youngest son, has passed away peacefully at the age of 92. She knew her time was coming and told us as much during one of...
Fresh off the vine Our greenhouse project with ACEFOMI is going great! The women of this local association have been working hard to make this project a success. They built a greenhouse, attended seminars, took classes, and collaborated with various groups to learn...
Snapshots of the greenhouse in Chajul, Guatemala from start to finish! What a journey! Local leaders in Chajul maintained hope and optimism all the way from the idea of a community greenhouse to the physical creation of it. Your donations, a matching donation from...
The day we arrived at the house, her niece greeted us in the yard. She lives with her son, who was away visiting the doctor. He has cancer and is often away working or receiving cancer treatments. Bun Mee was feeling unwell that day but she would be glad to see us. At...
Nang Wanni is a 74 years old mother to three grown children. She also acts as secondary caregiver to her two grandchildren. Nang Wanni’s husband passed away some time ago, and all but one of her children has moved away. Her son lives nearby and has two...
Electricity is something many take for granted, and I’m willing to guess most of us have never really gone without it. Until fairly recently the people of Pal would tell you a different story. Today the village of Pal is home to about 100 familes. During the...
