Re-Thinking Community – What Does It Mean Today?
March 24, 2020
Community is a word that I’ve used a lot, but it has never had the meaning it has today. Almost the whole world is in
Dream Chasers
Sharing from the Heart in a Safe Place
March 3, 2020
It was about six in the afternoon, and we were driving back to the city after a full day with our first Wakami Travelers group
On Being Woman – Things Have Changed
February 19, 2020
Having been born in Guatemala in the 60s, I really did not like having been born a girl. I felt as a girl there were
What Would You Do with Opportunity?
January 29, 2020
Did you ever watch a game show on TV and imagine what you would do if you won a lot of money? Winning the showcase
Natural Dyes and Many Hands Creating Together
January 22, 2020
The ancient techniques of creating natural dyes are truly amazing to see. Last week we traveled to San Juan la Laguna in Lago de Atitlán.
From War to Laughter, Trees to Bracelets, Despair to Hope…
January 15, 2020
The laughter of children, where once there was war. The strength in eyes that once looked defeated. The beauty where once there was devastation. These
Convivio – A Time of Celebration and My Reflections
January 8, 2020
As a young girl, it seemed to me that Wakami was what took my mom away. You’ll understand why in a moment. These holidays we
Why a Wakami Embassy – Joy in Antigua
December 8, 2019
What is an embassy? According to dictionary.com, the first definition is “a body of persons entrusted with a mission to a sovereign or government.” As
What Wakami Has Come to Mean – 15 Years Along the Road
November 12, 2019
It’s been a while since I have written. So many things have happened at so many levels – in Wakami, in Guatemala, in the World.
Marcela Tanchez: Dreaming of a healthier world
May 23, 2018
Marce, Tell us a little about yourself. Where are you from? What do you do? Why did you choose to work in fitness? My
