By Sarah Luke This week at La Fundación El Arenal we introduced a toy chest. All the toys were donated:...
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Reflections from El Arenal, III
By Sarah Luke A typical student at El Arenal is the child of a market vendor. Her mother sells piñas...
Proyecto Samán
RESUMEN DEL PROYECTO: Proyecto Samán es una comunidad que transita desde una situación de vulnerabilidad profundizada por el terremoto del...
Saman Project: Description of Project Phases
The Saman Project is made possible by a collective from Cuenca including Hearts of Gold, Colectivo Madre Tierra, Yakumama Lounge,...
Japa Housing Project Report: May
The plan for this month was to prepare the property so that the construction can begin. An area large enough...
A Note From Natasha: From Immediate Response to Long-term Recovery
Hi Everyone, I wanted to take a minute to address everyone about the 7.8 earthquake that hit the coast of...
Volunteer for Earthquake Relief
Dear friends, Hearts of Gold is working along with Brigada Surfistas por un Techo, Colectivo Madre Tierra, Fundacion Nobis, San...
Until You Raise Your Eyes, You Will Think You Are the Highest Point
By: Jodi Hill As a newbie to Cuenca, arriving late in January from frozen Minnesota, I’ve experienced things expats know...
What do you know about uplifting children?
Silverware is clanking as children chatter under the watch of a brightly painted tree. To the naked eye, these smiling...
Your Precious Gift of Time Makes All the Difference
For all those who have volunteered in the past few months, I would like to thank you from my heart...