By Sarah Luke The infrastructure of the building on Calle Trinidad and of the pattern of donations that flutter in...

A Note from Natasha: Reflections from Canoa
Reflections of Natasha’s visit to Canoa and the Saman Project, Written by Sarah Luke Natasha Verkley, Hearts of Gold’s Executive...

Reflections from El Arenal, II
By Sarah Luke This week at La Fundación El Arenal we introduced a toy chest. All the toys were donated:...

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...

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...

Volunteer for Earthquake Relief
Dear friends, Hearts of Gold is working along with Brigada Surfistas por un Techo, Colectivo Madre Tierra, Fundacion Nobis, San...
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...