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

This past week has been shadowed by tragedy and loss for some of the young people who have participated in the SKD mentoring programme in Guatemala City. On Monday evening, 17-year-old José was near his home in La Terminal, Guatemala City, when a man approached and shot him multiple times. As he fell to the

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,