A TALE OF TWO GIRLS Saturday 1st August 2026 I never imagined what my role as a charity worker would include. Had I known, I might have prepared myself a little better before stepping onto that plane in 1992, bound for Guatemala with little idea of what lay ahead or whether I would ever return.
Saturday, 25th July, 2026 Sometimes, the quietest words are the ones that leave the deepest impression. This week, I visited one of our mentoring centres in Guatemala, where we work with children growing up in difficult circumstances. It had been a good afternoon. The children had enjoyed playing football together, there had been plenty of
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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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