by Kayla Hughes | Dec 3, 2020 | Adopt an Elder, Covid Care Packages, From the Field, Thailand
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...
by Kayla Hughes | Nov 11, 2020 | Culture and Community, From the Field, Guatemala, News and Updates, Uncategorized
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...
by Kayla Hughes | Oct 16, 2020 | Adventures, Environment, From the Field, Thailand, Uncategorized
Photos of Isan life….from rivers to fields and forest roads. rubber farm in Isan Thailand Mekong River views Thailand Isan scene boat near Mekong River jumping off the rocks into the river bueng with lilypads in buengkan province calming river area in Isan...
by Kayla Hughes | Oct 15, 2020 | Culture and Community, From the Field, Guatemala, Uncategorized
While Mundo director Dr Joan Williams hasn’t been able to visit Guatemala yet this year due to Covid-19 and travel restrictions, our local friends and partners have been working harder than ever to keep their communities safe! AMACHAJUL is a local nonprofit...
by Kayla Hughes | Oct 14, 2020 | From the Field, Thailand, Uncategorized
Families are struggling, and we need your help. Many of the families we assist in Thailand live on or below the poverty line, and have consistently struggled to make ends meet. Now due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Thailand’s borders closing, many of those...
by Kayla Hughes | Sep 23, 2020 | Adopt an Elder, From the Field, Thailand
Many people know Mundo Exchange connects international volunteers with local village schools through our volunteer program in Thailand. We are also busy finding local volunteers! We always try to incorporate members of the local community into our various community...