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Volunteer or Intern for Course Credit in Guatemala!
April 1, 2008 , 2008
If you are interested in volunteering, visit our opportunities page and download an email us an application. You can also intern for college credit in the US or in Guatemala We have a number of great programs that can help you while you help others including, education, community development, environemntal awareness, appropriate technologies, and others.

Ribbon-cutting on the Basketball Court
September 5 , 2007
Before and after. LWH laid concrete on the basketball court at Chimiya in May, and after a summer of hard work, we are finally cutting the ribbon. The basketball court represents one of the largest projects at Chimiya and is a cornernerstone of the Comapala Project. Come see the progress that has been made in all of our areas.

LWH Welcomes Two New Board Members: Matteo Arnold & Lars Battle
June 1, 2007
LWH has added to new members to the board of directors—Lars Battle and Mateo. The strenght and long-term viability of the organization relies on teh leadership of not onlyh those on the ground but those behind the scenes, and the organization welcomes these two committed individuals.

Mayan Textile and Art Sales Promote Local Economy
May 16, 2006
Matt Paneitz just returned from a succesful trip to the U.S. where he sold more than 30 pieces of art and photography, 50 man-purses, 10 CD´s, several handwoven fabrics, and 30 lbs. of organic coffee. You can see pictures of some of the artwork here. They are available with a qualifying donation. Email Matt for more info on how to get one of these authentic Guatemalan pieces of art work. All sales directly benefit the Comalap project where LWH is working now to anticipate the coming dry season.

Soccer Field Inauguration
February 17, 2006
The LWH just inaugurated its newly-constructed soccer field with a long afternoon of games and celebration as hundreds came out to join in the festivities. Work continues, but one of LWH's first projects is coming along nicely.

Volcanoes and More
September 1, 2006
Traveling in Guatemala is a wonderful experience, and Long Way Home can serve as your homebase for a variety of enlightening activities. Whether you want to sit on a beach, jump in a lake, step into ancient history, raft down the Rio Dulce, or study up on your geology, Guatemala is one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world to do it. Take a look at this recent geologic field survey of volcanic activity in and around San Juan Comalapa. It was performed by one of our volunteers Ryan Beyer during his stay with LWH.

Special Thanks to Volunteer Ryan Beyer
June 26, 2006
Ryan Beyer has completed his volunteer tenure in Guatemala. During his stay Ryan was comissioned to paint four paintings as well as an independent geological survey (see below), just one of the many things you might be able to accomplish during an internship or volunteer position with LWH. Ryan, who came to Guatemala with very little spanish was able to hold down the fort during five weeks and always maintained an attitude of "what can I do to help." Once again thank you so much.

Engineers Without Borders Helps in Advance of the Dry Season
May 16, 2006
Engineers Without Borders is planning to design and implement an appropriate water and irrigation system for the Comalapa project to solve any anticipated problems for the coming dry season. More to report on that when the time comes.

Mayan Textile and Art Sales Promote Local Economy
May 16, 2006
Matt Paneitz just returned from a succesful trip to the U.S. where he sold more than 30 pieces of art and photography, 50 man-purses, 10 C.D.´s, several handwoven fabrics, and 30 lbs. of organic coffee just to name a few. All sales directly benefit the Comalap project where LWH is working now to anticipate the coming dry season.

Soccer Field Inaugurated
February 7, 2006
We just had our soccer stadium inaguration and during the inaguration, and we invited and recognized the community leaders who donated more than 1,000$ to help with the construction of the stadium. During the past week we recieved another 700$ to purchase a water pump until we have a more permanent system. This does not seem to be much money, but for a group of Comalapans to get together, knock on doors, and follow through with their committment is an enormous success.

What is Christmas like in Comalapa?
December 25, 2005
How about a feast for the whole town including two roasted pigs, 100 pounds of potatoes, 1500 tortillas, and gallons of punch and horchata that feed over 500 people up at the Long Way Home school and recreation center. Read the whole story.

RAFFLE TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!!
December 20, 2005
To raise money for their projects, Long Way Home and the Multicultural Association of Southern Oregon are raffling off a 1973 Caprice Classic. The raffle will be held soon, so email Matt if you are interested in buying a ticket. Click on the image to the right to see an enlarged image.

Mayan Textile and Art Sales Promote Local Economy
October 15, 2005
In order to utilize and promote the strengths of the local trade, LWH has started helping local artisans send their textiles and artwork to the United States to subsidize their work as well as local projects at the Chimiya site. More information will follow, but you can see more pictures of the product by clicking here. They are available with a qualifying donation. Email Matt for more info on how to get one of these authentic Guatemalan pieces of art work, and support local Guatemalan economies.

Recreational Park is Under Construction
October 1, 2005
Plans are now in place to start construction of the basketball court and soccer field. We have set up an entire section on the site where you can view our progress, resources, and needs. The soccer field is already undergoing construction and a basketball court is soon to follow. The playground, community kitchen, housing, and nursery garden are also developing.

LWH being considered for Engineers Without Borders Assistance
October 1, 2005
Long Way Home has recently been notified that it is being considered for assistance from Engineers without Borders.

Ashland, Oregon Soccer Club Donates Goods
October 1, 2005
Ashland Soccer Club in Oregon recently moved to grant its surplus supplies to the San Juan Comalapa Project in Guatemala. Items will include equipment to be used on the new Comalapa soccer field.

LWH Receives Tax-exempt status
September 5, 2005
Long Way Home was notified this summer that they have been cleared for tax-exempt status by the United States IRS. The new status will allow LWH to increase its fundraising efforts and use more of its resources for what is most important, helping children.

After one year, the Volunteer Program is thriving
September 28, 2005
A Q&A about Volunteering in Guatemala. Just a hint: you won't be the first; Long Way Home has been hiring volunteers in many capacities for over a year now. One of our recent volunteers Melanie Shrull just wrote in and a former volunteer Adam McBurnie from Vancouver worked for Long Way Home all summer. You can read about what he did to see just what opportunities Long Way Home has to off, whether you have a week, a month or even a year.