Happy New Year !

We would like to wish everyone a happy and peaceful 2011.

As we approach our 6th year as an organization, we would like to also take the opportunity to thank all those who continue to support our work and projects since our inception.

We are looking forward to an exciting and productive 2011 as we attempt to complete projects this year in Mexico, Philippines, Nicaragua, Peru and beyond, and in partnership with communties and other not-for- profit organizations.

11th Annual Maligayang Paslit

We would like to congratulate the Bambang Youth Organization in Bambang, Bulakan Philippines for a successful Maligayang Paslit event this year. The annual event took place once again on December 24th for a one day children and youth celebration in the town of Bambang. This is the 5th year that Isa Mundo has contributed to the event and we have now become one of the main funders of this great celebration.

Under the guidance of Mr. Benjo Cruz, the Maligayang Paslit has reached out to over 700 children and youth in the community and continues to provide gifts, entertainment, food, laughter and leadership to those who attend. With support from Isa Mundo, the event in the past few years have also targeted families in Bambang by providing Christmas food hampers to the most needy. We are proud to be a part of this event and it's success and we look forward to the celebration in 2011.

Happy Holidays on behalf of Isa Mundo!

Auction Success

On November 8 of this year, we completed our Inaugural Auction. It was great to see the dynamic between the auction participants and the tenacity of some to win their bids. I wonder how much more we could of raise if we kept it going for another week.... ; )

Thank you to everyone who donated to the auction including Pedro, Coco, Michelle, Ariane, Patrick, Jennifer and many others! Thank you also to those who contributed to the acution and helped make it a great success!

We wanted to let you know that we are playing with the idea of having a yearly auction-if you know of any one who would be willing to donate for the next one, send us a quick email.

We hope you enjoy your winnings!

Isa Mundo's Inaugural Auction For Change

Finally, the long awaited online auction is live! If you have not received an invitation email and you would like to participate, please send us an email at isamundo@isamundo.org

Join in the fun!

Doing great work

Nukoko is Canadian not for profit is doing great work with youth in Congo. They work with local youth-run initiatives, with the hopes of ensuring equality and to contribute to the development and betterment of our world through their Education 4 All Project.
Check out their website at http://nukoko.org/wp/

Isa Mundo is heading to Peru

Isa Mundo will be heading to Peru at the end of the month and will be visiting three great local organizations in the city of Cuzco and its surrounding area. First, we will visit the SOS Children’s Village along with one of their Social Centers. SOS Children is the world’s largest orphan focused charity; they raise orphaned and abandoned children and help poor families care for their children. Through their family strengthening programmes they hope to empower families help themselves and create a better future; a future where they are independent and self-sufficient. We will then visit an organization called Inti Runakunaq Wasin, which has developed several programs for the many street children of in the Cuzco region. Finally, we will be traveling to a small community outside of Cuzco with members of the Peru’s Challenge organization to visit various initiatives they are doing with local communities. The organization focuses on creating opportunities for children in education, health and community programs in a safe environment.

For more information on these organizations visit their websites at:

http://www.soschildrensvillages.ca/Where-we-help/Americas/Peru/Pages/default.aspx

http://streetkidscusco.org/home.html

http://www.peruschallenge.com/