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Updates since returning from Guatemala
Since returning from Guatemala, I have some updates to share with you. First, I cannot fully relay how moved I was to hold hands with those beautiful children in Chajmaic. They literally would not let go of my hands until our contact there, Alfonso, told them that we had to go single file up the […]
An incredible visit to the village of Chajmaic
On December 21, 2018 Fern visited the remote village of Chajmaic for the first time since learning about it in early January 2015. If not for the reports and photos for several years, she would have been in shock at the abject poverty. Before arriving in Chajmaic, she bought boots in Fray Bartolomé de las […]
A meeting to discuss “Water for Life” in Chajmaic (December 9, 2018)
On November 27, while Ricardo and his wife, Eva María, were visiting family in Massachusetts, Ginny and Fern met with them. We discussed the village of Chajmaic and the “Water for Life” project. You might remember that Ricardo and his team had visited the mayor of the nearby municipality, Fray Bartolomé de las Casas, one year ago. […]
Sowing Opportunities video (from the bike-a-thon, 9/15/2018)
Click here to see Sowing Opportunities video (from the bike-a-thon, 9/15/2018)
Guatemala Travelogue, December 2018
This is a travelogue of Fern’s visit to Guatemala for the purpose of advancing the Water for Life project for Chajmaic, Guatemala. On page 6, follow a link to a one-page report with photos of Fern’s visit to the village on Dec. 21, 2018 November 25, 2018 Fern will travel to Guatemala to further develop […]
Travel to Guatemala to advance the Water for Life project
In two weeks, Fern will travel to Guatemala to further develop the water project, “Water for Life,” in the rural village, Chajmaic. The dates of her travel are December 10 through 24, 2018. While there, she plans to establish a Guatemalan bank account, meet with Sowing Opportunities’ associate agricultural engineers, set up a branch nonprofit […]
Sowing Opportunities submits collaborative grant to Mass Cultural Council!
We envision having the students working on cost-effective ways to develop solutions in Chajmaic and to put on an exhibition that would include science presentations, as well as art, dance, and music from Guatemala culture. We also envision a travel component, with students and teachers going to Guatemala. If we get funded, the funding period […]
Bike-a-thon in Malden, MA on Saturday, September 15 at 12:00 noon
Help us reach our goal of $5,000 for the new year! New possibilities for the people of Guatemala! 100% of the proceeds from fundraising go to provide potable water to the remote village of Chajmaic, Guatemala. Bike-a-thon in Malden, MA on Saturday, September 15 at 12:00 noon We plan to ride for ~4.2 miles along […]
A good faith visit (May 6-9, 2018)
In prior newsletters, we had mentioned that Ricardo, our associate in Guatemala, and Antonio (agricultural engineer) will be taking a good faith visit to the village of Chajmaic. This is common practice in Central America and is necessary because we don’t have the funds to begin the “Water for Life” project at this time. Ricardo […]
Hurricane flood waters devastate Chajmaic
Hurricane flood waters have devastated our daughter Maya’s biological village in Chajmaic, Guatemala. Aid is needed to rebuild and get them food and safe drinking water. You can help. If you have given towards our “Water for Life” project, this is a separate request. Funds will be kept separate and sent immediately to the village. […]
Our July 1st fundraiser at Sangria Restaurante & Tapas
Our fundraiser, Sip Sangria for Sowing Ops, was a wonderful success, thanks to the efforts of Sangria Restaurant & Tapas owners Marlon Cardona and Nora Elizabeth Niemotko, Erica Soscia, Nancy Peña, Ruby Santos, Ginny Remedi-Brown, and Netta Remedi-Brown. The Bailaranas Marimbas were exquisite, Selena’s singing breathtaking, and Netta’s viola performance soulful. We are grateful to all who participated. We will have another event on […]