By Anna Ortiz, International Program DirectorOne of the most recently adopted United Nations resolutions, International Translation Day was established in 2017 to be celebrated every September 30th. This day pays tribute to bilingual professionals, generational interpreters, and anyone trying to bridge connections across language barriers.International Translation Day recognizes the work […]
Hispanic Heritage Month
Honoring Our Heroes The observation of Hispanic Heritage Week began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson, and was expanded to Hispanic Heritage Month by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. Every year the nation celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean […]
Caridad
Por Xochitl Wilson, Gerente de Programas FamiliaresLa palabra caridad proviene del latín “carĭtas” que significa – la actitud de quien obra desinteresadamente, en favor del prójimo, sin esperar nada a cambio. (significados.com)En honor al día nacional de la caridad queremos agradecer, recordar y brindar honor al hombre que inició esta […]
Mother Teresa and the History of the International Day of Charity
Submitted by Tiffany Luu, Development ManagerThe name ‘Mother Teresa’ triggers thoughts of a historical and influential woman who was known for helping the poor. In two words, she was selfless and giving.In 2012, the United Nations declared September 5th International Day of Charity. This day was set aside to honor […]
Margarito is Living Hernia-Free Thanks to Esperança’s Volunteer Surgical Mission
Margarito Díaz González doesn’t live the life most of us picture for a 66-year-old.A native of El Tuma, Nicaragua, Margarito received up to a third-grade education before starting his life as a farmer. Many years and 10 children later, Margarito now works in the field as a farmer’s helper, bringing […]
Volunteer Spotlight – Juan Ramirez
Juan Ramirez is a Biomedical Equipment Technician III with Phoenix Children’s Hospital. He has always had a passion for service, but was unsure how to best use his expertise in a volunteer fashion. That is, until he encountered Esperança! In 2017, Juan was invited to join Esperança on a trip […]
El Día de los Abuelos
Por Jazmin Hernandez, Educador Comunitario de SaludEn muchos países latinoamericanos esta celebración se realiza el 26 de julio. En México, se celebra el 28 de agosto de cada año. En este día se conmemora la importancia que juega el rol de los abuelos dentro de la familia y de un […]
September 5th Is International Day of Charity: Here’s How to Pick Your Nonprofit
Every year, September 5th marks the International Day of Charity, designed to encourage people to help others through charitable acts. The date has significance as the anniversary of Mother Teresa’s passing.Any day is a great day to make charitable contributions, but September 5th carries the special significance of being the International […]
Carlos is Starting on the Right Foot Post-Amputation
In July, a local restaurant owner called Esperança, sharing the story of an employee, Carlos, who recently had his left leg amputated following diabetes-related complications. Carlos has no insurance and the prosthetic would cost him $25,000 out of pocket. Looking to help her employee clearly in pain and struggling to […]
Building to Eat in Bolivia
Elva Argota became a mother at 14 years old. Now 25, she and her young husband have three beautiful children aged 11, 9 and 4. Elva takes care of her family in a little house in the community of San Lorenzo, assisting her husband in masonry jobs to support their […]
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