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                                                          SewHope is a Christian, not-for-profit organization that promotes spiritual growth, health, opportunity and education in the communities of the Petén region of Guatemala.

                                                          OUR PHILOSOPHY AND VISION

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                                                          SewHope exists to follow the example of Jesus Christ to serve the poor. We are committed to serving an area of extreme poverty in the largely indigenous Petén region of northern Guatemala where there exists one of the highest levels of malnutrition, child and maternal mortality, and illiteracy in the world. We are working to empower these people with the tools they need to envision their own self-development as they break free of the dehumanizing cycle of extreme poverty while avoiding dependency and paternalism. All activities, planning, decision making and monitoring of projects are shaped by the local people and their culture. We acknowledge that by working together to reconcile a divided world, we are helping eradicate many types of human poverty, suffering, isolation, and oppression that are faced by rich and poor alike. Click here to read about projects!
                                                          SEWHOPE TRIP BLOG
                                                          Click here to read about current and past SewHope activities in Pueblo Nuevo and surrounding communities on the SewHope blog.

                                                          Join us for LEAP 2012!!

                                                          Please join us for food, fun and dancing at the 5th annual SewHope LEAP event to raise awareness and funding for our efforts in Guatemala. Music by "Dan and Don". Visit Dan and Don's website for their upcoming shows.  
                                                          And don't forget to check out our auction items by clicking this link "Auction Items"

                                                          When: Friday, February 24th 7-11PM

                                                          Where: The Pinnacle
                                                                       1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee, Ohio
                                                          Cost: $40.00 per person         
                                                          Purchase tickets by February 17th by clicking "add to cart" on the link below or mail your check to:
                                                          Gloria Buganski
                                                          5238 Snowden Rd.
                                                          Toledo Ohio 43623
                                                          LEAP ticket. Here's your chance to "Spin the Sister"!! 
                                                          $
                                                          40.00    

                                                          SEWHOPE JOINS WITH KIDS AGAINST HUNGER TOLEDO REGION

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                                                          SewHope is proud to announce that it has joined with Kids Against Hunger Toledo Region to help alleviate hunger among starving children. 

                                                          Click here to find out how and why KAH is sending food to starving children in Guatemala and how you can help!


                                                          WHERE WE WORK

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                                                          SewHope works in Pueblo Nuevo and surrounding villages.  Pueblo Nuevo is a small community of about 60 families that is located in the Guatemalan Department known as the Petén and the municipality known as Santa Ana.  Pueblo Nuevo is about 90 minutes by car (on a very bad road) east of Flores, the capital of the Petén, and south of the great Mayan archaeological site of Tikal.

                                                          Click on any of the pictures for an expanded view.
                                                           


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                                                          Here's your chance to "Spin the Sister"!! Buy your ticket here!
                                                          $
                                                          40.00    


                                                          If you would like to donate to SewHope, click the button below.  SewHope is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.