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February 8th, 2012 - 6:08 am § in Country, Guatemala, Nonprofit Spotlight, Tips & Resources

Finding Seed Money to Grow Your Organization

Here at G22, we’re on the prowl for funding. Our aim here at G22 is to teach the people of Guatemala and hopefully the world about the importance of responsible, sustainable living that helps to conserve our natural environment. Ultimately, G22 believes that environmental education starts at h[...]

January 23rd, 2012 - 10:01 am § in Day in the Life

Strike a Balance

Upon creating my vision board for the new year, it became clear to me that this year should be focused on striking a balance! With a jam-packed schedule, finding time for everything in my life in Guatemala may be difficult. I will be taking on a part-time English teaching job in the mornings at a [[...]

December 29th, 2011 - 4:00 am § in Guatemala, Tips & Resources

Eco-Giving & Responsible Gifts

In this season of giving, I tried to focus on giving presents beyond the sheer materialistic exchanges that entrap many in the United States but also here in Guatemala. Giving canbe inspired, creative, and ecologically friendly. I tried to pursue traditional eco-giving- but with a twist. The twist[...]

December 17th, 2011 - 8:12 am § in Careers, Guatemala, Looking for Opportunity

Trailblazer: Creating Your Own Opportunities

I am a trailblazer. What does that mean? I call myself a trailblazer because I have created my own path in Guatemala- I am a co-founder and ongoing developer of G22 Green Connect, a Guatemalan based organization which is dedicated to environmental education and is still in its development phase. Whe[...]

December 2nd, 2011 - 6:00 am § in Day in the Life, Guatemala

Spanglish Yoga

Yo soy una Maestra de Yoga (I am a yoga teacher). But I’m not just any yoga teacher, I’m a Spanglish yoga teacher! You may be wondering, what the heck is a Spanglish yoga teacher? Well, maybe that’s just because you haven’t heard the familiar phrase Spanglish- you know, Spanish a[...]

November 19th, 2011 - 6:00 am § in Guatemala

Lucky Chapina

“What are you doing in Guatemala? I get asked this daily from people in the city. Many immediately jump to conclusions and respond promptly by stating that it must be for l-o-v-e. I always answer with the biggest grin on my face. Why of course, I am here for love- love for Guatemala! I then procee[...]

November 3rd, 2011 - 8:00 am § in Day in the Life, Guatemala

Green Living: Guat-a-Bike

Driving in Guatemala City can seem daunting. I always joke with my friends here that I have earned a Class M (M for Master) Drivers License because you literally have to be a professional driver. The rainy season has blessed the region with additional potholes, as if there weren’t enough already! [...]

September 23rd, 2011 - 5:03 am § in Country, Guatemala, Nonprofit Spotlight

G22 Green Connect

I am in this process of creating programs for G22 Green Connect that ignite passion, interconnect ideas, and inspire action to transform our relationship with environment. With a stronger connection to nature, I believe it is possible to deepen the understanding of our community, universe, and self.[...]

September 8th, 2011 - 6:00 am § in Guatemala

Guatemalan Soul Journey

Who am I? I am a dreamer. I am a star. I am a tree standing tall. I am a sunflower blooming. I am the sun and the clouds. I am a flowing river. I am walking beauty. I am ever changing. I am intuition. I am spirit. I am wind. I am a soul on a [...][...]





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