Project Somos

So grateful to Cristian Santizo of Samsara, Samsara's Garden and Wachuma restaurants for coming o Project Somos and being our first "Celebrity Chef". What an inspiration for the kids! And what a delicious meal you prepared with your team! GRACIAS!

Friday was our first-ever art exhibit. Thanks to volunteers, Fern and Sam, the kids created some beautiful pieces over the last three months. The kids were THRILLED to see all their work on display like this on... facebook.com/projectsomos/p…

So grateful to our amazing long-term volunteers that are here helping us right now!

For the last three months these two amazing volunteers have been here at Project Somos with us! They have been helping at the preschool and teaching art classes to all the kids. This is their last week here and we... facebook.com/projectsomos/p…

Here's the reality of the situation for so many families in Guatemala. bbc.co.uk/news/ampstorie… bbc.co.uk/news/ampstorie…

Overcoming life’s basic truth: Talent is universal, but opportunity is not. THIS. This is what we are... nytimes.com/2019/03/16/opi…

An important watch about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). These are just some of the challenges we face at Project Somos. Hay subtítulos para nuestros amigos que hablan español. youtube.com/watch?v=95ovIJ… youtube.com/watch?v=95ovIJ…

Isn't technology amazing?!!

This is key when working with the kids here. brenebrown.com/dose-of-daring/

More photos from Antje Duvekot & Group's time at Somos this week! facebook.com/projectsomos/p…

This is such a great listen. So much of what we do here! bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3… bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3…

This morning on the finca.

This morning we held our first parenting class of the new year. Mamas came to learn why we include nutrition and healthy food in our program and to learn some simple parenting techniques from our psychologist. We... facebook.com/projectsomos/p…

Earth just trembled in our part of the world. We are all fine.

Antigua is a stunning place to visit when in Guatemala! nytimes.com/2019/01/21/t-m… nytimes.com/2019/01/21/t-m…

A little peek at our morning here on the finca with all our new students! And volunteers!

The Project is abuzz with activities as we prepare for the arrival of the kids on Monday!

Come shop for Somos felted products at Heritage Hall in Vancouver today! These sales support families living in extreme poverty.