The founder of Emmaus Medical Mission, Dr. Orlando Silva (aka Landy) has been nominated for Outstanding Hispanic person of the year for his fight against breast cancer and medical mission work in Guatemala and Latin America. He is 1 of the 5 finalists. Voting will conclude October 31 and the winner will be announced Nov [...]
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The Americano: Outstanding Hispanic Person of the Year
Posted by Laura on October 19, 2010
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Profile: Efecto Mariposa/Joanne Wessels
Posted by Marian on August 30, 2010
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Efecto Mariposa, founded by Joanne Wessels in February 2010, is a consultancy and logistics business dedicated to assisting non-profit organizations in their efforts to help impoverished Guatemalans. Wessels, a Dutch citizen, launched Efecto Mariposa after four years of working with non-profits in Guatemala. After earning her degrees in Public Administration & Public Policy, Wessels was [...]
Article: (Wuqu’ Kawoq) Campus Group Aids in Guatemala Disaster Relief
Posted by Laura on August 24, 2010
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The following excerpt is from an August 23, 2010 article published by The Kansan. To read the article in its entirety, please click here. After Tropical Storm Agatha collided with Guatemala this summer, its aftermath created scenes of villages destroyed and families swept away. With a psychological toll as heavy as its physical effects, the [...]
Article: (Wuqu' Kawoq) Campus Group Aids in Guatemala Disaster Relief
Posted by Laura on August 24, 2010
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The following excerpt is from an August 23, 2010 article published by The Kansan. To read the article in its entirety, please click here. After Tropical Storm Agatha collided with Guatemala this summer, its aftermath created scenes of villages destroyed and families swept away. With a psychological toll as heavy as its physical effects, the [...]