by Kayla Hughes | Aug 18, 2021 | Covid Care Packages, Education, Guatemala, Uncategorized
Education in Guatemala last year was largely put on hold due to the covid pandemic. Unfortunately covid cases continue to rise in Guatemala and incresased safety restrictions are being put in place again. On the bright side, the students of CEMIK are continuing to...
by Kayla Hughes | Jun 14, 2021 | Adopt an Elder, Covid Care Packages, Thailand, Uncategorized
Helping families with care packages and protecting kids with face masks. Buengkan covid numbers have remained relatively low thanks to everyone in the community being diligent about wearing masks, staying home, and following local leaders advice and regulations. We...
by Kayla Hughes | Dec 9, 2020 | Adopt an Elder, Covid Care Packages, From the Field, Thailand
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...
by Kayla Hughes | Dec 1, 2020 | Adopt an Elder, Covid Care Packages, Thailand
“Pa Ruay” lives in a small village in the Kok Khong district, sometimes alone and sometimes with her son who struggles with alcohol. Her husband died about 20 years ago. While her home is small and simple it provides shelter from the sun, winds, and rain....
by Kayla Hughes | Aug 14, 2020 | Health and Wellness, Thailand
Last year we started our Fresh Start program for new moms in poverty in Buengkan Province. We were going to Buengkan Hospial once a month and giving new moms and families care packages. Unfortunately we had to suspend this particular program earlier this year when...
