By Sarah Luke A typical student at El Arenal is the child of a market vendor. Her mother sells piñas...
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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...
Earthquake Emergency Relief Efforts: Update April 22, 2016
On April 16, 2016 a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near the town of Pedernales. Current casualties are estimated at 570,...
Medicine, Baby Care, Food, Flashlights, Towels: Items We Need Now!
MEDICAMENTOS NECESARIOS / MEDICINE DONTATIONS NEEDED Gasas Vaselinadas (Vaseline) Povidine Alcohol yodado (alcohol and iodine) Gasas Esteriles (Gauze) Algodon (Cotton)...
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...
Save Our Corner of the World in Your Free Time
Have some free time and are interested in giving back? You can become part of an incredible team working to...