Monday 27th January 2025 It’s been quite a while since my last blog entry. I believe it was before I immersed myself into the whirlwind of Radio Christmas, and so much has unfolded since then. The Christmas break, which extended into January, was brimming with adventures as we embarked on trips with three visitors from
Sunday 3rd November 2024 Over the years, many people have questioned me about why children and young people decide to live on the streets. These resilient souls navigate a world many question, but few truly understand. With its raw and untamed allure, the street seduces them into its embrace, offering a kind of liberated survival
Friday 11th October 2024 THE TALE OF THREE BOYS The tale of three boys has come from reflecting on the past week’s tragic events and how the lives of three boys illustrate the various elements of our work here in Guatemala. BOY 1 – ALEX Alex’s childhood was marred by fear and uncertainty. He
Tuesday 1st October 2024 Last night, we received heartbreaking news: one of the young people who had been in our mentoring programme was tragically gunned down in front of a fast-food establishment near our mentoring centre in La Terminal, Guatemala City. Jose, just 17 years old, was approached by someone who pulled out a gun
Saturday 7th September 2024 I still cherish the small picture frame my daughter gave me when she was seven, a gift she offered for no particular reason other than to demonstrate her love. The ornate frame features a hand-drawn message that reads, “The best daddy in the world.” While I can’t claim that title, as
Tuesday 27th August 2024 Childhood memories often paint a vivid mosaic of our early years. For many, these recollections are filled with joy—games played under the sun, secret dens crafted from blankets, and the mischievous tricks shared among friends. Yet, for others, these memories are tinged with shadows, marked by experiences of bullying, rejection, abuse,
Sunday 11th August 2024 As you walk through the bustling streets of Guatemala City, it’s impossible to overlook the presence of migrant families. They are now everywhere—huddled in shop doorways or clustered in parks and areas under the watchful eyes of patrolling police. These days, an overwhelming number of these families hail from Venezuela, driven
Tuesday 6th August 2024 Yesterday, I received a heartwarming message from one of the mothers in our mentoring programme. She was overjoyed to share her son’s mid-term school results with me. She emphasised that the red marks on his report card were not a reflection of his failure but rather an indication that the teacher
Friday 26th July 2024 My early years unfolded across the picturesque landscapes of rural Kent, Sussex, and Buckinghamshire. Our family relocated every two years, a rhythm dictated by my father’s profession, making it challenging to establish deep roots or long-lasting connections. It wasn’t until I journeyed to Guatemala that I finally found a place I
Thursday 11th July 2024 As dawn’s first light touches the mountains encircling Tegucigalpa, I enjoy a cup of tea in the safety and quietness of the WGM Guest House. The day’s adventure looms ahead, promising not just a scenic, hour-long drive to Talanga but an immersion into the profound and transformative world of Proyecto Alas.
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