Yearly Archives: 2014

See the Difference These Youth are Making

While some people may think that youth today are not as focused, responsible, polite, fill-in-your-own-descriptor as previous generations, we have found just the opposite! It is encouraging to be contacted by young people who are working hard to make the world … Continue reading
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Seeing the Highs and Lows of Guatemala

Debbie Effler is a professional writer who volunteers with Miracles in Action. We asked her to share her impressions of her recent trip to Guatemala. Last month I had the chance to visit Guatemala and see firsthand some of the … Continue reading
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Más Pedidos

“Más Pedidos, por favor.” That was the simple refrain from many of the women who make the beautiful and unique handicrafts that we sell at farmer’s markets, craft sales and on our Beyond Beads website. This simple experience brought home … Continue reading
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“Water is Life”

On Sunday March 9th, we set out for the beautiful department of Huehuetenango to celebrate the inauguration of another successful water system, this time in the community of Tuicicán. Teaming up with partner organization PEILE along with dedicated local government … Continue reading
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2013 Year in Review

Spend 2-1/2 minutes viewing this summary of highlights for Miracles in Action’s work in 2013. The slideshow tells it all (or at least a lot!) 
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Ecoladrillos: A Win-Win Building Idea

Whether it’s the lush green hillsides and volcanoes, ethereal lakes, miles and miles of cloud forests or the thick jungle that comes to life at night, nearly everyone that comes to Guatemala finds themselves impressed by the country’s natural beauty. … Continue reading
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Chalk Art Festival: Beyond Beads Major Success

On January 25, Miracles in Action participated in Naples-Pelican Bay Rotary Club’s 2014 Chalk Art Festival in Naples, Florida. We are proud to declare that we beat our record from last year by $1,000, with a grand total of $9,633 … Continue reading
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Eyes on the ground: An introduction

Hey everyone! As many of you guys know, Miracles in Action supports a wide variety of projects in Guatemala that aim to make a lasting impact and in my role as our new Project Coordinator here in country I thought … Continue reading
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