The Challenge : Poverty in Guatemala

Can you imagine living on a budget of one dollar a day per person in your family? What would you eat? What happens when you need a doctor? By Arwen McGilvra- In Guatemala, nearly 8 million people live in rural areas, and of those, 57% live in poverty, which means they have a budget of about one...

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She Smiles All the Time

By Arwen McGilvra- We’d like you to meet one of the adorable babies in our home. Sandi is a very active little girl who is just beginning to take her first steps. You can see her around the home pulling her little stride-ride toy. She smiles all the time and is a very friendly and kind baby....

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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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Experience the joy! Watch Our 2012 Video

WATCH NOW – Nothing is more important or rewarding than joining God in His mighty work. See how the Lord is using you in the lives of the children at Dorie’s Promise. BE ENCOURAGED – Gain unique perspective on your impact in 2012 and prepare for big things in 2013!

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Year-end Reflections

By Pablo Villagran- One of the highlights of this Christmas season was the visit this past week of a team from Crest Baptist Church in Creston, Iowa. Director Alejandra Diaz says the entire staff appreciates the love they and others demonstrated for our children this season. Through the years she...

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A Life-changing Education

Remember for a moment going to school as a child…. Everything was new and exciting. You were encouraged daily to reach for the stars and work hard to make your dreams come true. The whole world was in front of you — full of hope and possibilities! For so many children in Guatemala, a...

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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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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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