For so many children in Guatemala, a future of unlimited possibilities and dreams fulfilled will never become their reality. When you are trying to survive with your family on the streets, school does not become a priority — finding your next meal does. The children of Dorie’s Promise...
By Pablo Villagran- Among the stories we love to share most are those about children who find loving, caring parents. That is the case with six-year-old Elyel, who came to Dorie’s Promise as an infant in 2006 and was adopted in late July. According to staff members who have called to check...
By Pablo Villagran- For the first time, three children from Dorie’s Promise are attending classes at a private school. The school, El Shaddai is connected to an evangelical Christian church in Guatemala City. Residents Jennifer, Amelia, and Ana enrolled there at the start of the 2012 school...
By Dr. Francisco Castro- January marked the start of my sixth year as medical director and pediatrician at Dorie’s Promise. The past month brought non-stop activity and numerous issues to attend to, especially after Christmas vacation. However, we were able to meet every need because of our...
By Alejandra Diaz- With Guatemala’s new school starting in mid-January, we are excited about six of our children having the opportunity to attend some form of private schooling this year. Four of them will attend El Shaddai, operated by an evangelical church that has formed a partnership...
As of 12/27/2011 @ 3:13pm EST we have 46 NEW sponsors! With the match that takes us up to 92 sponsorships in December. There is still time to get your sponsorship matched before December 31st. Below is a picture showing the children at Dorie's Promise who still need...
By Desi Stephens- Last week we experienced a real-life demonstration of why our campaign to raise $31,000 by Dec. 31 to adequately fund the medical program at Dorie’s Promise is so important. Seven-year-old Efrain had surgery recently on his left eye because of cataracts. Surgeons removed...
By Desi Stephens- Two months ago we carried a report about the medical care offered under the direction of Dr. Francisco Castro. Dorie’s Promise recently announced a campaign to raise just over $32,000 by the end of 2011 for our medical program. The reason is a decline in the general...
By Ken Walker- The mothers of two children who left Dorie’s Promise last spring say they are thriving in their new surroundings, adapting to their extended families, and starting preschool this fall. After a gradual transition to his new home and a different language, Evan Alejandro Anderson...
By Desi Stephens- One of the most vital elements of the program offered at Dorie’s Promise is the medical care provided for children under the direction of Dr. Francisco Castro. A pediatrician for 30 years, Dr. Castro earned his medical degree at the University of San Carlos and has done...