The Essential Ingredients for A Spirited Christmas Fiesta
byHow one NOVICA Happiness Project in Guatemala shines a light on love this Christmas season Stars, ornaments, and Mr. and Mrs. Claus: the foundation…
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How To Revamp Your Wardrobe
byMost of us are familiar with the frustration of scanning a closet filled with clothes and feeling like there’s nothing to wear. Maybe you’re…
Through her worry dolls, Doña Mary still smiles
byChildren run here and there. With her soft voice, Aura Lopez tries to stop them or explain that they need to give us a…
Guatemalan Day of the Dead: Giant Kites and A dish with 50 ingredients
byEach year, during the Day of the Dead, the skies above the small village of Santiago are filled with giant kites called barriletes. Although Guatemala…
Víctor Hugo López: Neither the earthquake nor the wars could stop me
byThe problem is that I just can’t be still. I’m like the lathe that cannot stop spinning to give shape to the wood. I’ve…
Jose Arriola: the art of crafting angels in the midst of war
byHis house is well-lighted because it is built around a small interior garden. His living room is adorned with his diplomas and photos of…
From the orphanage to the art studio, this Guatemalan jewelry-maker keeps one big childhood dream alive
byShe never knew her parents, but Zandra Sajbin grew up in an enormous family—even if it wasn’t her biological one. With 240 “brothers and…
First Person Accounts of the Guatemala Volcano from Novica Artisans
by“We were at home when we began to hear the sound of rain on our roof. But when we ventured outdoors and held out…
Guatemala Amid The Ash
byIn photographs of the popular tourist town of Antigua, the three surrounding volcanoes are always present. They are a distinctive part of the beautiful…
Never Give Up, Ruben and Gilda Perez
byThere are nights when we can’t sleep. We remember all the times we lost everything and it still surprises us that we’ve been able…