Last year, we launched our Road to Success Campaign and raised enough money for the building of the service road at Casa de Sion orphanage in Guatemala. Unfortunately, due to political pressure from the Guatemalan government last Fall, the building of the new orphanage and consequently the service road was put on hold. Since we had already received many donations for the road, we decided to use to money to complete the Isa Mundo Education Center in Bambang (as you can see from our March 6 blog).
The construction of Casa de Sion is now in full swing and is almost complete...the only thing missing is the service road. We will be re-launching our Road to Success Campaign and hope to complete this project by Summer 2009. Please send your donations for Casa de Sion.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Isa Mundo Education Center
We did it !!!
On March 6, 2009, Isa Mundo completed the first Isa Mundo Educational Centre in Bambang Elementary School in Bambang Bulakan, Philippines. The computers will be used to teach basic programs to each grade level and to develop knowledge and skills of computer hardware, software and orientation to the world of Internet.
We would like to thank Contronics Computers Center in Manila for their cooperation and to everyone who contributed to this worthwhile project. We hope to continue this project to other communities.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
News from Puerto Vallarta
We often receive newsletters from various organizations. Children of the Dump in Puerto Vallarta have monthly newsletters, which they send out and post online. We always love reading them and thought you would too. Enjoy their February newsletter at http://www.kids.romamexico.com/newsletters/Newsletter-February-2009.pdf
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Grace Educational Trust
This month, we would like to highlight the great work done by Grace Educational Trust. The two co-founders, Neelima Pratap and Francis Dass were inspired to alleviate poverty through education and decided to launch Grace Educational Trust as a registered charity in India dedicated to providing educational opportunities for underprivileged children and women. Their vision is to support sustainable community development through education by providing new learning opportunities to children in need in the small village of Betim Ramnagar in Goa, India. They have several programs including early childhood development, bridging and tutoring. To find out more about the children and the great work Grace Educational Trust is doing, check out their website at http://www.graceeducationaltrust.com/index.html
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Maligayang Paslit 2008
On December 24th the Bambang Youth Organization held the 9th Annual Maligayang Paslit and it was a great success! This year, as the main sponsor
Isa Mundo Foundation hosted 500 children from the village of Bambang, Bulacan, Philippines. Despite the rain, the children enjoyed a day filled with games, food, ice cream, prizes, and other fun filled activities.
Isa Mundo Foundation hosted 500 children from the village of Bambang, Bulacan, Philippines. Despite the rain, the children enjoyed a day filled with games, food, ice cream, prizes, and other fun filled activities.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Trip to Cozumel and Isla Mujeres
Isa Mundo travelled to Isla Mujeres and Cozumel to visit potential projects.
The first project we visited is Ciudad de Ángeles, a children’s home located on the island of Cozumel, Mexico. The home provides for the needs of orphaned, abandoned, and abused children in a safe and healthy environment. Ciudad de Ángeles is developing a permanent campus which will provide residences for over 80 children. Up to now, it has build three homes and is housing 28 children. We would like to extend a special thank you to Dennis who gave us a tour of the campus and introduced us to the wonderful children. For more information on Ciudad de Ángeles, please visit their website at www.ciudaddeangeles.org.
The second project we visited is The Little Yellow School House located on the island of Isla Mujeres, Mexico. The main purpose of the school is to provide education and unique attention to children with special needs ranging from the ages of 3 to 17 years old. Currently there are 35 students, 5 teachers and 1 psychologist working on a part-time basis. Unfortunately, many of the children who attend the school come from abusive homes. In an effort to provide support for the parents, the school also offers group therapy sessions to help them better understand the special needs of the children. The school is supported solely by donations and receives no money from the Mexican government. For more information on the school or if you would like to donate to the school, please visit their website at http://www.isla-mujeres.net/school/home.htm. Please note that it is best to contact them in Spanish since none of their volunteers speak English.
The first project we visited is Ciudad de Ángeles, a children’s home located on the island of Cozumel, Mexico. The home provides for the needs of orphaned, abandoned, and abused children in a safe and healthy environment. Ciudad de Ángeles is developing a permanent campus which will provide residences for over 80 children. Up to now, it has build three homes and is housing 28 children. We would like to extend a special thank you to Dennis who gave us a tour of the campus and introduced us to the wonderful children. For more information on Ciudad de Ángeles, please visit their website at www.ciudaddeangeles.org.
The second project we visited is The Little Yellow School House located on the island of Isla Mujeres, Mexico. The main purpose of the school is to provide education and unique attention to children with special needs ranging from the ages of 3 to 17 years old. Currently there are 35 students, 5 teachers and 1 psychologist working on a part-time basis. Unfortunately, many of the children who attend the school come from abusive homes. In an effort to provide support for the parents, the school also offers group therapy sessions to help them better understand the special needs of the children. The school is supported solely by donations and receives no money from the Mexican government. For more information on the school or if you would like to donate to the school, please visit their website at http://www.isla-mujeres.net/school/home.htm. Please note that it is best to contact them in Spanish since none of their volunteers speak English.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Isa Mundo on the UN-Habitat website
Exciting news! Our Solar Powered LED Light to Bring Sunlight at Night project in La Providencia, Guatemala is featured as a best practice on improving the living environment on the UN-habitat website!
The Best Practices and Local Leadership Programme (BLP) is a global network of institutions dedicated to the identification and exchange of successful solutions for sustainable development. The BLP partners' network identifies initiatives in such areas as housing, urban development and governance, the environment, economic development, social inclusion, crime prevention, poverty reduction, women, youth, infrastructure and social services. We are proud that one of our projects is highlighted as a best practice on the BLP network.
Check out our featured project at http://www.unhabitat.org/bestpractices/2008/mainview04.asp?BPID=2112
The Best Practices and Local Leadership Programme (BLP) is a global network of institutions dedicated to the identification and exchange of successful solutions for sustainable development. The BLP partners' network identifies initiatives in such areas as housing, urban development and governance, the environment, economic development, social inclusion, crime prevention, poverty reduction, women, youth, infrastructure and social services. We are proud that one of our projects is highlighted as a best practice on the BLP network.
Check out our featured project at http://www.unhabitat.org/bestpractices/2008/mainview04.asp?BPID=2112
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