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How many stars would you give Safe Passage?
Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
No ratings system is perfect (how could the classic film of my youth, Breakfast Club, rate only 8 out of 10 stars??), but we all use ratings to get a snapshot of how something measures up. The non-profit world is no different. Charity Navigator is a well-known organization that rates non-profits in an effort to help illuminate certain areas of their operation for prospective donors. Safe Passage has the highest, four-star rating.
Guatemalan Mother's Day at Safe Passage
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
Mother’s Day in Guatemala is celebrated on May 10. It’s a day when children (and adults) take a moment to thank their moms for their love and support. This is especially important for Safe Passage students, since most of them come from single mother homes.
Learning English Live!
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
The Safe Passage English Program is always searching for new ways to make learning English relevant and fun for our students. For this most recent project, we walked into English classes with a CD of the song “Pollito Chicken - Remix” by the artist Watussi.
Identity Mural Video
Monday, May 21st, 2012
Former long-term volunteer Carlyn Wright-Eakes was back at Safe Passage in April working with current Creative Expression Program Coordinator Elena Chernock. Carlyn helped lead a self-reflection workshop using many different art based techniques, including grafitti, and exploring issues of identity and culture through self-portraits.
Meet Your Bloggers
Our regular bloggers include English Program Coordinator Megan McAdams, Teams Coordinators Victor Garrido and Leigh-Ellen Key, along with many guest bloggers from Safe Passage in Guatemala.
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