Summer is Missions season! A few weeks ago we dropped our final mission team off at the airport and now we’re thrilled to share highlights from our memorable time together. The children, and everyone at Dorie’s Promise, already miss our visitors! This year, we worked with communities surrounding...
It’s noon and our beloved Doc Castro is tying his sneakers. He’s getting ready for a 6 km run (3.72 miles) around the neighborhood, but he’s not going alone. Several children are going with him and they’re also tying their shoes outside. At lunchtime twice a week, Doc and a varying group of...
Yohana looks like a princess straight out of a fairy tale. Even though her dress and hair are flawless, her smile captivates us most. She is truly beaming and her quinceañera party is a girl’s dream. Welcome to the celebration: Yohana’s quinceañera! Getting ready for the party How does such...
This is a great time for Josue! He recently turned 10 years old and had a life-changing surgery that will improve his health and his confidence. We are so happy for him! As always, Josue is taking everything with a big smile and a quiet resilience that inspires everyone in the house. Cheerful...
Within the last year, we’ve watched several children reunite with biological families. A few others found forever homes with Guatemalan adoptive families. And yet another made the leap to living independently. While these wonderful milestones are being reached, many children in Guatemala remain in...
Although our intentions are always to strive towards the future and God’s will for Forever Changed International and Dorie’s Promise, change is not always easy. Recently, both Aracely and our Legal Assistant Jessica pursued exciting new opportunities outside Dorie’s Promise. We are both excited...
After more than 2 years of cancellations, delays, and change, daily life at Dorie’s Promise is transitioning into a hopeful new version of normal. Last month, Executive Director and Founder Heather Radu spent an extended stay on-site to assist with current programs, plan for future needs, and...
Myra’s dream of studying medicine is coming true. “Many years ago, I lost my mom due to cancer and I remember that when I found out she was sick I wanted to do something else for her. When I lost her, I promised myself that I wanted to be a doctor to help people to save their lives, so they can be...
2021 was filled with milestones for our children and staff at Dorie’s Promise. Building on those successes, we’re reaching for even larger goals in 2022 2021 Ministry Highlights Our first young adult graduated from college. Nallely Lux graduated from Biola University with a...
After 7 years with us at Dorie’s Promise, we’re excited to share that Carlos has been reunited with his family. A Year of Preparation During the last year, cases in the family court system started to make progress again. Several of our children were adopted and a handful were reunited with family...
Several weeks ago, we hosted a backyard celebration for Alejandra’s quinceañera. As she walked down the steps, Alejandra seemed to transform into a young woman right before our eyes. A Night Dedicated to Alejandra Celebrating a girl’s fifteenth birthday is an important milestone and we strive to...
One of our big goals for 2022 is to add a Youth Pastor on staff at Dorie’s Promise. Although restrictions are lessening, it’s still difficult to take all our children to church. (Our church still has limited capacity.) We’re pleased to announce that Rodrigo has joined our Dorie’s Promise staff....