Media Area

Welcome to the Project Somos Media Area! Here you'll be able to find videos, photographs, and other media to give you a glimpse about what we're up to on the ground in Guatemala.

We're in the process of updating this collection, so keep checking back for lots of new content!

Volunteering in Guatemala – January 2012

Friday, January 20th, 2012

Many thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who have given of their time and hard earned money to come and work with us!

Building of the Children’s Village

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

On the ground progress in 2011 in 32 slides. A generous donor purchased this stunning property for the Project Somos Children’s Village in December 2010. In February 2011 Founders; Greg Kemp and Heather Knox moved from Vancouver, Canada to Guatemala to begin construction of the Village. Take a quick trip with us on this amazing   »Read More…

Benefit Fiesta (2011)

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

On November 10th, 2011, we hosted our Fourth Annual Benefit Fiesta at Heritage Hall.  It was a fabulous night with all our supporters and we were excited to celebrate our progress in Guatemala with all our family and friends!

Students from Lochdale Community School helping out after school to make piñatas for our Benefit Fiesta!

On the Ground – LIVE Report by Jose

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Jose and his mom, board member, Maria came to Guatemala for 3 weeks in August 2011 to help us on the ground.

The continuation!  Lots of progress since June…check out whats been happening in July and August!

The Arrival of Bamboo

Thursday, August 4th, 2011

200 pieces of bamboo arrived on Friday, July 29th. Each piece is 4-6″ in diameter and 10m in length and will be used for the roof structure for the first and second family home of Project Somos Children’s Village.

Construction of the Children’s Village has begun! Here is a documentation of whats been happening in Guatemala during the months of May & June!

Project Somos delivers today’s breaking news from on site, where the first family home is about to be constructed.

Willing Helpers

Monday, April 25th, 2011

Today, April 15, 2011 when we arrived at the land to drop off some supplies in the new container, this group of boys arrived and spontaneously assisted with the unloading!