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You are here: Home / Archives for world vision el salvador

The Greatest Gift You’ll Give This Season is Hope.

December 12, 2013 by Emily 2 Comments

I think it was George Carlin who said that inside every cynic there's a disappointed idealist. And don't I know it. At times, my wholehearted belief in something has been the beginning of that same belief's undoing; lean in too close to examine something and the entire weight of it might come … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Life Tagged With: child labor, child labour, child sponsorship, children, education, family, george carlin, hope, international development, optimism, World Vision, world vision canada, world vision el salvador

Mucho Gusto.

September 22, 2013 by Emily Leave a Comment

When I was offered the opportunity to travel to El Salvador with World Vision, I didn't entirely know what to expect. I knew it wouldn't be sun and sand and margaritas, but despite the itinerary I received and my discussions with Britt Hamilton, the Advocacy Communications Officer, I still didn't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Parenting Tagged With: #nochildforsale, el salvador, gratitude, poverty, World Vision, world vision canada, world vision el salvador

Toddlerhood International: El Salvador, Day 4

September 21, 2013 by Emily Leave a Comment

I've now been away for five days, and haven't seen Toddler since I put him to bed six days ago. Spouse and I have been talking via Skype, so we have been in regular contact, but Toddler is a rocket and he only whizzes past the screen occasionally. He has been a blur, chirping "mama, out" and trying … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Infants & Toddlers, Life, Parenting Tagged With: #nochildforsale, Infants & Toddlers, kindergarten, Preschool, toddler, World Vision, world vision canada, world vision el salvador

Conchas, Mangroves and Coconuts: El Salvador, Day 2

September 19, 2013 by Emily 1 Comment

I know I said yesterday I'd tell you about some of what World Vision is doing in El Salvador, but right now I'm in a hotel in Sonsonate and the Internet connection is spotty at best. So rather than invest heavily in a lot of text I could lose if the connection drops out, I'll just show you some of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: #nochildforsale, child labor, child labour, conchas, el salvador, fishing, mangrove forest, World Vision, world vision canada, world vision el salvador

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