THE EDUCATION AND HOPE BLOG
We always have so many stories to share and this is the place to find them. Our hope is that you will get to know us better and feel connected to the children and families whose lives are changed because of your generous support.
At Twenty-Seven
Twenty-seven years ago on this day, I arrived in Guatemala. This anniversary has always served as a moment of reflection for me, but this time feels different. Twenty-seven years means that I have lived in Guatemala for exactly one-half of my life. What does it...
The Transformative Power of Love
Tonight I did something that I don't think I've ever done before: I watched a video of a talk that I gave back in October. Today is Valentine's Day, and although love is something we celebrate every day at Education and Hope, there is a lot of heaviness in the world...
Creating a Community of Care
It always feels like a little bit of a miracle to me when people who have experienced our work in person write about what most impacted them during their visit, what they saw and felt during their time with us. The uniqueness of our mission is not easily summed...
Practicing mindfulness in a time of uncertainty
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 On Monday, March 16th, I had planned a video call with the Education and Hope family from here in Connecticut where I have been for the past few weeks. I wanted to have the opportunity to share what I have learned about how to stay safe with...
Christmas-in-a-Basket 2019
Our Education and Hope tradition of “Christmas-in-a-basket” began as a way to feed and support some of our most vulnerable families during our winter break. The baskets contain everyday cooking staples as well as foods traditionally enjoyed during the holidays, things...
Your Light In 2019
THANK YOU FOR YOUR LIGHT IN 2019! The other day I was reading a beautiful story about a heroic, compassionate act. One of the commenters wrote, "See? There IS still good in the world!" While I had been moved by the extraordinary kindness in the story, the comment gave...
Educate to Empower
"Because it's never too late to become who I am meant to be!" Some inspiration for us all on this day celebrating the women who mother the world. In honor of Mother's Day, I want to shine a light on the generosity that enables us to empower mothers and grandmothers...
She inhabits the space between us.
I’m remembering this day fifteen years ago. May 9th, the day before Mother’s Day in Guatemala, also Romelia’s birthday. Instead of celebrating with the kids at the after-school program we were gathered around her hospital bed: Romelia’s sisters, her mother, and her...
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
When my parents asked me how long I planned to stay, my answer was, “Three months or three years.” I guess I never considered the possibility of falling deeply in love with this country. Or that I might never leave. I think back to that first day, the girl standing...
20 Years of Impact, 1998-2018
The first chapter of the story of Education and Hope as an official non-profit now spans a full 20 years! Because we feel that so much of our true impact is found in the way that hearts and lives are shaped, many of the stories we tell focus on the unquantifiable ways...
