Thanks to your generous support, we’ve been able to welcome several new students into our little school!

Here’s a photo of the class celebrating a recent birthday. The birthday girl is being held by Johanan, our amazing teacher, because she has a leg condition that makes walking difficult.

Before, she couldn’t attend school — it was simply too hard for one teacher to meet her needs while teaching many other children.

But now, because ofyou, she’s thriving. She loves school. She’s bright, creative, and brings so much joy to our classroom. We feel deeply blessed to have her as part of our escuelita.

Your generosity is changing lives. ❤️

Next Dream: Chickens!!!🐣

A friend of ours is moving and has offered to gift us their chickens — a dream come true for Johanan and the children! Caring for chickens will teach our students so much:

• Responsibility— feeding, cleaning, and collecting eggs daily.

• Compassion— nurturing living creatures and learning the rhythms of care.

• Teamwork— working together to keep the coop safe and thriving.

Plus, the eggs will provide nutritious meals for our students at lunchtime!

We just need to build a chicken coop before our friend moves in a couple of weeks. We’re raising $500 to purchase the wood and materials — and with your help, we can make it happen!

Donate to Building a Chicken Coop!

Every contribution brings us one step closer to giving our children this beautiful, hands-on way to learn and grow.

Service Trips 2026

Join Us in 2026 for a Life-Changing Experience! ✈️

We’re now accepting sign-ups for our2026 service trips! Whether you come alone, with your family, or with your youth group, this is your chance to experience unforgettable connection, purpose, and joy as you see firsthand the impact of your support.

Dates are listed in the link below — we’d love to have you join us!

Service Trips and Interships

With love, gratitude, and excitement,

Karen Bates