Celebrating Our Mothers at Dorie’s Promise

Celebrating Our Mothers at Dorie’s Promise

Last week, a few of our US-based staff had the distinct pleasure of celebrating Mother’s Day at Dorie’s Promise. Today, we want to share a glimpse into the moments we witnessed and the importance of the women who dedicate themselves to our children. Mother’s Day in Guatemala is always celebrated on May 10th. This year, the holiday fell on a...

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Intern Teachers Show Great Promise

Intern Teachers Show Great Promise

Since the beginning of the school year (January 2023), a brilliant group of teachers from the Universidad del Valle internship program has been supporting our children with motor skills, mathematics, language, and emotional skills. The program is only halfway through, but the results are already remarkable. Many of the children who work with the...

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Sebastian Reunited with His Family

Sebastian Reunited with His Family

A few weeks ago, Sebastian was reunited with his family after 4 years at Dorie’s Promise. He is five years old and spent most of his childhood so far in our home. His siblings, Isaias and Sofia, remain at Dorie’s Promise and are now feeling better about the separation. We feel grateful for the opportunity to care for this sweet boy until his...

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A Lovely Lilac Celebration for Maria

A Lovely Lilac Celebration for Maria

Recently, Maria turned 15 and we celebrated with her highly anticipated quinceañera. Even several weeks later, our children are still talking about the party. Undoubtedly, our backyard is home to some of the best moments in our children’s lives. We celebrate birthdays, school successes, baptisms, graduations, and every other meaningful moment...

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A Look Ahead to Semana Santa in Guatemala

A Look Ahead to Semana Santa in Guatemala

Visitors to Dorie’s Promise often mention the sense of inner peace and closeness to God they experience during their time with us. Quite often, guests leave feeling energized and restored because of their undistracted time. One of the greatest blessings to our ministry is the faith of those around us. During this season of Lent, we’d like to look...

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Mission Teams: A New Adventure Awaits at Dorie’s Promise!

Mission Teams: A New Adventure Awaits at Dorie’s Promise!

There is never a dull moment at Dorie’s Promise, especially during missions season. Starting in May 2023, mission teams will return, some for the first time since the lockdowns. Our children and Special Mothers are excited and already anticipating seeing you again. We are working diligently to make sure everything is ready for you. Ohhh the fun...

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New Year, New Rooms!

New Year, New Rooms!

As our children have gotten older, we’ve increasingly faced the challenges of parenting both teenagers and young children. Our goal is to help our teenagers grow and learn while also allowing the younger ones to thrive. As you can imagine, there are many differences between childhood and teen years. Hence our dilemma. How can we help everyone...

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Hello, 2023 New School Year!

Hello, 2023 New School Year!

It’s January and time for a new school year at Dorie’s Promise! We’re excited to share updates on our various schooling options this year which include the third year for our Dorie’s Promise homeschool, local private school, public school, university, and a special needs program. Our staff worked hard during the last few months to find the best...

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Selvyn Joins the Dorie’s Promise Team

Selvyn Joins the Dorie’s Promise Team

After volunteering with his wife (our Director Alejandra) at Dorie’s Promise for many years, Selvyn joined our staff last summer as our Administrative Director. We’d love for you to learn more about him and the amazing impact he has in our home. When did you start working at Dorie’s Promise and what is your role? I started in July 2022 as the...

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