16 Jan

Posted on January 16, 2019 by

Joining our team in 2017, Bertha, our Community Project Coordinator, has transformed our already successful short-term missions projects into a sustainable community development program. After our former Missions Director took a position with the United Nations, we reorganized our missions staff to create an opportunity to further elevate our program. Thus, Bertha’s position was designed to manage our relationships and projects, creating a focused and...

07 Jan

Posted on January 7, 2019 by

January means Back-to-School in Guatemala! Unlike in the United States, most schools in Guatemala run from January through October. While your kids are nearly halfway through their school year, ours are counting down the final days of their break. Individualized education is one of the core elements in our holistic care model. Giving children the opportunity to reach their potential means finding ways for them to...

31 Dec

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

We believe God calls us to care for Guatemala’s forgotten children, the ones who need someone to love them, protect them, and believe in their potential. While in our home, children become our family and have space and support as they heal from past traumas and dream of the future. Just like our children, we have big dreams too. Will you dream with us in...

27 Dec

Posted on December 27, 2018 by

Feliz Navidad from the children and staff at Dorie’s Promise. With 40 kids in our home, Christmas is a big deal. There’s lots of shopping to do, gifts to wrap, activities to attend, and special meals to make. In the midst of our Christmas preparation, one thing remains the same each year: we’re committed to celebrating the promises of Christmas and giving our children the opportunity...

17 Dec

Posted on December 17, 2018 by

For more than a decade, Doc has served as the loving guardian of our children’s health. His care and guidance transform the physical health and lives of our kids. As our children reach adolescence, Doc’s healthcare focus is expanding to ensure our children are prepared to become healthy adults. Celebrating a healthy home Sometimes we take for granted just how lucky we are to have a home...

13 Dec

Posted on December 13, 2018 by

In my work around the world, I have found that there are two things that can change the course of a child’s life … The first: helping that child come to know and accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. I am always amazed to watch this take place in an orphaned child’s life. They have a unique understanding of forgiveness and salvation. Sometimes their acceptance...

10 Dec

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

As we go throughout our normal routines, sometimes we forget how much change we’ve experienced during our time serving in Guatemala. Especially after we transitioned to orphan care, the amount of change witnessed in the lives of the children in our home increased exponentially. No longer temporary caregivers, we are now a family raising amazing children. In February 2009, 7-year-old Aracely carried her infant brother into...

07 Dec

Posted on December 7, 2018 by

The children at Dorie’s Promise Guatemala love their doctor! I want you to know why. Without Dr. Castro on our team, we would not be able to provide the excellent care we do for our kids. An example of how important our medical staff is to our children recently came to my attention, and I wanted to share it with you. Social services brought us a...

06 Dec

Posted on December 6, 2018 by

Have you ever wondered why we call the ladies who work in our homes “Special Mothers”? They are special, and most are mothers, but there is something more to these women. It takes a very special person to care for someone else’s children as if they are your own, and that is what the Special Mothers do for our children. These very special women work alternating...

19 Nov

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

As we approach the holiday season, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who has supported Forever Changed International and the children of Dorie’s Promise in 2018. We are very aware that everything we do relies on our donors and supporters. Without you, we could not provide the loving home our children enjoy or offer support to struggling families throughout Guatemala. To the 854...