This Youtube video sums up nicely the programs we offer in rural Guatemala: Full university scholarship After-school elementary tutoring program Computer literacy program University preparatory school Development meetings
Archive for December, 2009
My first post for RWI
In the recent past, my husband Oscar, my family of 3 children (at the time; there are now 4) and I moved to Honduras for a job opportunity. We went to live in Choluteca, a city in the southern part of Honduras, near the Pacific coast. This was a very interesting time for us, which [...]
Posted by jeannerwi on December 12th, 2009
Coffee for a cause
BuyWell Fair Trade has teamed up with Roots & Wings Intl to help you put your consuming dollars to work. Roots & Wings Intl promotes university education among impoverished youth in rural Guatemala, and BuyWell is committed to roasting a perfect coffee bean. The result, one of the finest fair trade, shade-grown, organic coffees available [...]
Posted by tammyrwi on December 10th, 2009
Learning Spanish versus Chinese
Tammy, one of our marketing volunteers, talks about learning Spanish language.
Posted by tammyrwi on December 8th, 2009
Virtual tour of RWI’s office in Guatemala
Tour the Roots and Wings International office in the village of Pasac, 3.5 hours drive from Guatemala City.
Posted by tammyrwi on December 7th, 2009
$50 complimentary in-depth skin care analysis (just in time for Christmas party)
Get a complimentary skin care analysis worth $50 when you donate $5 or more today
Posted by tammyrwi on December 6th, 2009
Increased Scholarship Program Applicants
The number of university scholarship applicants has nearly doubled since last year! During this time last year, we received 60 applications. We recently began accepting applications for next school year, and we anticipate an astounding 100 applicants for the university scholarships program. RWI’s goal is to offer a total of 50 scholarships each year. The [...]
Posted by tammyrwi on December 5th, 2009
Mayan scholar Diego aims to eliminate illiteracy in his village
Roots and Wings International Mayan scholar determined to eliminate illiteracy in his village
Posted by tammyrwi on December 1st, 2009
