Why Men Need a Place to Belong Real strength isn’t found in standing alone. It’s found in walking alongside others. That’s the heart of the Men’s Social Work ministry site. While participants may help facilitate activities, mentor men, or support community programs, the greatest impact comes from creating...
Why Women Need a Community of Encouragement When women are empowered, families grow stronger. When women are known and encouraged, entire communities can flourish. That’s the heart of the Women’s Social Work ministry site. While participants may help facilitate programs, encourage women, or support community initiatives, the greatest...
Women Social Work Site in Nicaragua We just wrapped up our Advanced Cosmetology Course with 8 wonderful and talented students: Claudia, Rubenia, Arlen, Jamel, Ingrid, Heisel, Ana, and Martha. It’s been such a joy to walk alongside them in this season of learning and personal growth. We’re excited...
As we move through 2024, we are excited to announce the launch of our new Men’s Social Work ministry site led by Gerber Lopez. Gerber has been with SI for 8 years but he is now leading a brand new ministry site in Guatemala! This site is dedicated...
We are excited to share a heartfelt reflection from Mikayla, a student from New Covenant Church in Fresno, California, which she delivered a few weeks ago during her banquet night while on a outreach. We are wrapping up our last weeks of short term teams and we have...
We are so excited to share a story from one of our community member participants at the Women’s Social Work Site in Guatemala. Here’s what she had to say: The opportunity to learn sewing came my way through a pastor, who herself was a skilled seamstress. She introduced...
This week’s encouraging story comes from KD Warner, one of our interns in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic. First, I am not the same person who stepped off that plane into the Dominican Republic three years ago. I began this journey in the fall of 2020 as part of the Global...
This week’s interview story comes from a woman that has been consistently attending the Women’s Social Work Site in Guatemala for awhile now. A woman that has found joy, passion and meaning while attending the weekly gatherings.  Her name is Glendy.  What is your favorite part about...
Today’s encouraging story comes from the Women’s Social Work Site in Nicaragua. A story about a woman who overcame many challenges in her life to be where she is today… Ingrid. Ingrid attended our cosmetology program last year, and is now running her own salon from her home....
With the start of the Costa Rican school year in February, our regular programs, classes, and workshops have also started. In our Training Center, which is also home to The Creative Arts Workshop, Women’s School Work, and our offices… we now have a problem. We are out of...
