• The challenge to keep girls safe

    Saturday, 23rd of May, 2026 Violence against women and girls in Guatemala is not simply a women’s issue. It is a human rights crisis, and a reflection of deep social inequalities that continue to scar one of Latin America’s most beautiful yet troubled nations. I have been deeply burdened since returning to Guatemala this week

  • Fragile Lives

    Sunday, 7th of June, 2026 Yesterday, I was reminded just how fragile our lives can be. I had travelled to visit Go Guatemala, an inspirational project working with around one hundred at-risk children and young people in the largest and most dangerous zones of Guatemala City – the notorious Zone 18. To many people, Zone

  • The “invisible” children of Cobán, Guatemala

    Sunday, 25th of January, 2026 Cobán is tucked into the green highlands of Alta Verapaz and feels a world away from the noise of Guatemala City. The air is cooler here, the clouds hang low, and the streets move at a gentler pace. The surrounding hills remind me of Germany and Switzerland, and their likeness

  • Change does not always begin with bold gestures

    Sunday, 18th of January, 2026 A single choice can feel insignificant in the moment, a word spoken, a hand held at the opportune time, a door left open rather than closed or a smile in the midst of discontent. Interestingly, the butterfly effect reminds us that small actions are rarely small in their consequences. Just

  • There´s no time limit on a hug!

    Saturday, 20th of December 2025 No time limit on a hug! At Dunedin Airport in New Zealand, hugging has been given a time limit! Three minutes. That’s all you’re allowed. The rule was introduced to keep traffic flowing in the drop-off zone, with polite signs encouraging travellers to move to the car park if they’re

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    Where the School Fails, the Streets Will Embrace

    Sunday 28th September, 2025 Each generation shapes the nation’s future. In Honduras, that future is slipping away. The classrooms may be open, but for too many children, education never truly begins. The warning signs are already present, and unless quick action is taken, Honduras risks losing more than test scores. It could forfeit the very

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    Helping kids not feel invisible

    Tuesday 16th September, 2025 This past weekend, Guatemala lit up with colour, noise, and pride as thousands of children and young people celebrated Independence Day with the traditional Antorcha (Torch) Run. I watched with joy as our kids joined the crowds running to El Obelisco (The Monument to the heroes of Independence), carrying their torch

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    Every life is worth fighting for

    Tuesday 2nd September, 2025 Most days in Guatemala are filled with the joyful sounds of children at play. The mentoring centres are alive with laughter, games, and chatter. Visits to homes and schools often remind us why we do this work — to ensure children are safe, supported, and allowed to thrive. But every so

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    When home is a rubbish dump

    Sunday 21st August, 2025 For many children in Guatemala, “home” is not a house, but a rubbish dump. Growing up surrounded by waste, smoke, and danger, childhood quickly becomes about survival. Each day is a battle against hunger, illness, and the stigma of being invisible to the broader world. But when we reach out, without

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    Until the streets let go

    Sunday 10th August, 2025 The heat was still clinging to the concrete pavement as the sun dipped behind the tower blocks that now surround La Terminal, Guatemala City. I walked a few steps behind Juan Carlos, his wife Heydy, and their little girl, Camila, three people I deeply admire. It was prevention night. This is