Hear from Paul Martinez,the CEO of both Boys & Girls Club of Florida, and Panama! Having attended clubs as a child in Harlem, NY, Paul knows 1st-hand the need for support of kids, offering both hope and numerous activities. Learn ways you can sponsor a child and be a part of impacting their lives. 

Boys and Girls Club of Caisan, Panama began with 30 students in July 2017 and has since grown to more than 200 students, served daily.

We imagine a better Belize by focusing on improving the quality of life for individuals, communities, and the environment by supporting causes that promote learning, wellness, engagement, and culture through their 4 Pillars)” Health, Education, environment & community.

Hear the story of how Kristin Keen founded Rethreaded in Jacksonville, Florida. Having worked in India, supporting women to rebuild their lives after trafficking, she knew what to do upon returning to Florida. Listen to details of the Rethreaded process of rebuilding lives with a powerful community.’’

Time to hear from our volunteers! Listen to the impact Scarlet shares with her sisters, who volunteered in an after school English class. 

 She shares opportunities of making a difference in the community. Hear how the experience changed her approach to traveling, getting ‘behind the scenes’, to contribute and connect with the locals.

Hear from a traveler - Jovan- share his first experience in Cuba – from Vinales to Havana! He shares his highlights - from swimming in caves, visiting tobacco and coffee plantations in the gorgeous mountains of Vinales to touring in the old Chevrolet cars to the House Hemingway, in Havana. He shares how enriching the experience was being able to connect with locals in a unique way, donating medical supplies and touring with local guides. Schedule a trip today! 

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Hear from Spencer, the Founder and President of 6:8 Ministries (Do justly, Love mercy, Walk humbly). They are involved in addressing significant community needs in an impoverished area of Costa Rica, including education, food insecurity, and homelessness. You can sponsor a child to attend school for a year; volunteer to teach English and/or participate in a feeding center. Get involved: 

https://www.68ministries.net/mission-trips.html

Hear from 2 expats living in Belize, address a critical need(June 13 Recording *Sequest 63)  I on an island of Belize. Felecia & Laurie, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye and http://www.riverofhumanity.com, they’ve taken the initiative to create the Island Donors Squad , to get donations for a blood bank. This is extremely important 

Rotary was founded in late February, 2024.  Felecia, a member of the Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye had initiated some meetings in learning about on-island blood donations pre-COVID.  It was in this search that Laurie, aka blogger tacogirl, presented her with a 3 ring binder presentation from November 2022 detailing some plans to advance and strengthen blood collection and processing services on the island of Ambergris Caye.

https://www.instagram.com/esther.belize/

https://est-her.org/programs/shine-belize/est-her-artisan-program/

EST-Her Belize is an amazing organization, on the island of Ambergris Caye, they’ve created an artisan and mentoring project to help women with financial independence. Hear more about the needs of these women and how you can support the transformation of their lives. 

Purchase one of their bracelets, directly connected to the created by these ladies. You can purchase in N.Carolina too! 

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