Camila Cooper is the Founder and Executive Director of la Fundación Fruto Bendito, a non-profit organization working to support and protect early childhood. The foundation offers cribs and supplies for newborns, as well as workshops for new mothers.  They believe that everyone, regardless of their life circumstances, deserves to be educated with love and opportunities. Participate with donations and/or workshops:

+573124914181

@cunasconamor

www.fundacionfrutobendito.org

Greg Meletta, the Founder of SWAP - Surfing with a Purpose, came to volunteer for 2 weeks with Amigos Del Mar. The SWAP Foundation provided surfing, skating, art, and English workshops, as well as donated top-of-the-line surfing and skateboarding supplies to children participating with Amigos del Mar.  Learn ways people partner to make a difference in the world and how you can participate - bring English, art, skating, and/or surfing supplies! @swap_foundation; amigosdelmar...

Lila Lopez, the Founder and Director and Sara Medina, Communications Director of Fundación Julie. They share the foundation aims of lifting up the quality of life of teenage girls in vulnerable situations. They offer a holistic program of leadership development and academic support, to prevent teenage pregnancy and empower girls through educational workshops. Volunteers can support girls with their academic skills as well and recreation and sports. www.fundacionjulie.org

Lavinia Fiori is the Director of Mejor Planeta = A Better Planet. Based on the Rosario Islands, off of Cartagena, this foundation is dedicated to education for sustainable development.  It is inspired with the principles of learning by doing, to make and live the difference you want to see in the world. Stay at their Eco-friendly hostel: El Hamaquero (https://elhamaquero.com….) to experience the power of participating in creating a better planet.

Based in Bogota, Natalia Jimenez, started as a volunteer 8 years ago, and is now the Director of the Somos CaPAZes = we are capable of making peace. 

Somos Capazes works in marginalized communities to educate youth with conflict management and resolution skills. They use experiential methods, recreational activities and reflection, to bring about peace in their environment and develop future leaders. https://www.somoscapazes.org

Traveling to Roatan for her husband to get a divemaster certification, Ashley discovered PIER, Partners in Education, Roatan. She volunteered with English and bilingual literacy programs. Hear how she connected at a deep level with the community. https://www.pierroatan.org

Timna Varela, the Executive Director of  PIER, Partners in Education Roatan,  shares aspiring ways to bring quality education to the youth of the island. 

They offer reading and afterschool programs for youth as well as professional development for teachers.  While visiting Roatan, volunteer for an hour to support educational needs. Dive into the local culture while enjoying marvels of the underwater world! Share your knowledge and expertise with their ocean literacy and other programs. https://www.pierroatan.org

Following up on last week’s interview, you can hear ways to Support Utila (an island off the coast of Honduras) through medical donations. Bring over-the-counter medical supplies in your suitcase or donate online through Amazon and they’ll take care of the rest! Visit a clinic while you’re there and see how easily your donation can make a substantial impact! @vagabondartist on TikTok; https://supportutila.org https://www.instagram.com/supportutila/

Join us to hear how Heath Miller, Founded Support Utila https://supportutila.org, a nonprofit assisting a small island off the coast of Honduras. Heath had planned to move to Utila to take over the family resort: Coral View Beach Resort https://coralviewutila.com, but he had to pivot when the island shut down during the 2020 pandemic. While waiting, he started Support Utila, knowing some of the greatest needs would be getting food to the island. Listen to how this nonprofit has blossomed into addressing humanitarian, medical, and education needs. Donate a laptop, iPad, or cellphone to help with educational needs. https://supportutila.org