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.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
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
Monday, October 20, 2008
Gawang Kalinga - Friends of Isa Mundo
Gawang Kalinga’s (GK) (to give care) aim is to reduce poverty in the world by providing shelter, education, health and livelihood. Their focus in the Philippines is for a slum-free, squatter-free nation through a simple strategy of providing land for the landless, homes for the homeless, food for the hungry and as a result providing dignity and peace for every Filipino. Since 1995 GK has reached over 900 communities all over the Philippines and in other developing countries. Isa Mundo is currently in discussion with GK for potential future partnership. Check out their website at http://www.gawadkalinga.org/
Monday, October 6, 2008
Friends of Isa Mundo
There are so many great organizations that Isa Mundo has encountered and been introduced to from which we learn of new and exciting projects everyday. We will regularly showcase these amazing organizations, which we hope to work with in the future. All of these have similar visions of collaborating and partnering with non-governmental and community organizations to improve the situation of families and communities around the world and in their community. Stay tuned for October’s focus organization!
Friday, September 26, 2008
The team is expanding
It’s official…Danielle Maheu has enthusiastically accepted our offer to join the foundation as our Communications Officer. Danielle will be working on our promotional material including brochures, business cards and other great products. Danielle recently completed professional photography studies at Spéos - Paris Photographic Institute in Paris, France. She is currently living in Toronto and is working on several portrait and documentary projects that she expects to complete in late 2008. Check our her website at www.daniellemaheu.com
Welcome Danielle!
Welcome Danielle!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Casa de Sion Update
We would like to update you on a situation regarding Casa de Sion Orphanage in Guatemala. The Director has recently informed us that she is currently resolving a situation between the orphanage and the Guatemalan government; she will keep us updated on the outcomes of this situation. This unfortunate event has put a hold on the construction of the new orphanage and other facilities including the construction of the service road, which Isa Mundo is funding. We are currently evaluating if we want to use the funds targeted for Casa de Sion for another Isa Mundo project.
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