Meet Dolce Maria

Dulce is a very special child to us — she was born premature, so we have been closely watching her growth. There has been an incredible progress in Dulce’s health, thanks to the care of the special mothers and special attention from our doctor. She is a fighter — she has been fighting to survive...

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The Children of House 5

By Bradley Burck- When I go to Guatemala the first place I go to visit is House 5 to see the special needs children.  One of the children my wife and I have made it a point to sponsor – his name is Alex.  I also love Efrain and Miguel. Here's what is special about these...

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Hope in the New Year

        By Pablo Villagran- Happy 2013! Our staff is brimming with optimism as we enter the new year. This outlook stems from what we have seen God do during the past year and faith that He will lead us into a better future. “The visits by mission groups were...

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From Fear to Smiles

  By Pablo Villigran-   When two-year-old Jose Pablo Monterroso came to Dorie’s Promise in May of 2011, his fear and nervousness showed through timidity that sometimes led to an outburst of tears.   Jose wound up at our home because of a judge’s order. The facility...

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Sponsorships Pouring In

We're now up to 21 sponsors!  With the match that's 42!  With 16 days left till the end of the year there is still time to begin a new sponsorship and be a part of the special matching challenge  that's going on now. There are several ways you can help: 1) become a...

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Newest Child Maria

By Desi Stephens- The newest child at our home came to us from the government orphanage where FCI’s mission teams serve. Maria was placed there two days after her birth when her 19-year-old mother abandoned her. Special Mother Ismelda Sumale is caring for Maria, who was born Apr. 14....

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Mama Nico

By Alej Diaz- On June 6, Nicolasa Sumale celebrated her tenth anniversary with Dorie’s Promise, an occasion that put smiles on everyone’s face here. “Mama Nico,” as she is known, is one of the reasons we call the women who care for our children Special Mothers. She likes...

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Reunited with Her Siblings!

By Alej Diaz Mid-May brought one of the most joy-filled reunions Dorie’s Promise has ever seen. After being separated last year, 13-year-old Mirna was reunited with her baby brother and three younger sisters. Abraham, Maria, Ana and Ingrid came to the home in February of 2010. We had received a...

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