Roots & Wings International

LiftnGlow has once again teamed up with RWI. This summer, the skin-care company is holding a charity drive to create and sell dog outfits, with the proceeds benefiting RWI. Donations $30 and up receive a dog outfit.

Following are the dog outfit measurements:

• SMALL: length is 8 to 10 inches, trunk 11 to 14 inches, and neck 8 to 10 inches
• MEDIUM: length is 11 to 13 inches, trunk 13 to 16 inches, and neck 10 to 12 inches

It can be very satisfying to see your dog jump, play and rest in an original dog read more

It’s been nearly four months since beginning construction on the new Technology Center in Pasac, Guatemala. Progress has been constant despite Guatemala’s rainy season (May through October). Everything is on schedule, and the building should be finished in September 2010.

One exciting development is that the Technology Center will be hooked up to Pasac’s brand new sewer system and treatment plant—the first of its kind in the region. This addition will allow the Technology Center to have its own back-up septic system. The construction of the sewage treatment plant is scheduled to begin August 15, 2010.

The vast majority of Guatemala’s cities and towns have no waste water treatment systems, and sewage contaminates most rivers and streams. read more

Through the help of our talented volunteer Victor, we introduce you a few of our university scholars in this short Youtube video. Currently, Roots and Wings International sponsors 25 university students in the village of Pasac, a rural part of Guatemala. Our scholars come from families that earn $2 or less per day, and they are the first in their family to study beyond elementary school.