Photo of the Week
July 14, 2017
There is so much joy when a sponsor and a sponsored child meet in person!
Photo of the Week
July 7, 2017
We continue to celebrate the open doors of the new academy, Toronja! Because of your response to the needs in La Limonada, 38 children received a hot meal every day this week, enabling them to concentrate on their teachers’ instruction and focus on learning.
Toronja Has Launched!
July 4, 2017
Happy 4th of July and launch week of the 4th academy in La Limonada! As you celebrate “liberty and justice for all” today, we hope you will also celebrate the justice you’ve helped extend to the children and families in the “15 de Agosto” neighborhood of La Limonada. Yesterday, 38 children were welcomed for the […]
Photo of the Week
June 30, 2017
When you sponsor a child, our very own Lizza Majus delivers the happy news to the children in the academies. When you send a letter, she helps your child read and respond to you. If you choose to go meet your child, she hosts you and introduces you to your sponsored child. Lizza makes special […]
Double Your Gift for Unsponsored Children This Week Only
June 27, 2017
Over the past two weeks, you’ve heard a lot about how child sponsorship is making an eternal difference in the lives of vulnerable children in La Limonada. Now two generous donors have offered to give $20,000 for unsponsored children to receive the life-changing impact of the academies – if we can match their gift dollar […]
Turning Pain Into Resilience and Hope
June 26, 2017
We want the children in La Limonada to reach their potential. We want to see their God-given abilities drawn out and made to flourish. We want to see them living full lives in Jesus. But the reality for children growing up in this “red zone” – a term given by the Guatemalan government to indicate […]
Photo of the Week
June 23, 2017
The academies are more than classrooms. They are a refuge of hope. (Photo by Silent Images)
From Sponsored Child to Teacher
June 22, 2017
Walking into the 4- and 5-year-old classroom in the Limon academy, it is clear these children have a truly special teacher. While new to teaching, Abby was made for the role. Her eyes sparkle and her smile exudes passion and love for the children. It fills up the entire room! As she calls the class […]
5 Reasons to Sponsor a Child With Lemonade International
June 22, 2017
Sponsorship impacts the lives of children, families, and the entire community of La Limonada. Here are 5 ways child sponsorship with Lemonade International is unique: It addresses the unique needs of children in La Limonada in appropriate ways. This is not a program easily plopped down in another context. It is deeply relational and specifically targeted […]
Change a Life This Summer!
June 20, 2017
Hard stories are common in La Limonada – stories of abuse, hunger, violence, trauma, and deep poverty. Children who watch life after life around them spiral into destructive, desperate, and fatalistic futures, without a source of hope that things could be different. Children desperate to have their stories known, heard, and guided towards a better […]
Photo of the Week
June 16, 2017
Child sponsorship impacts whole lives and whole families. Have you seen Dulce’s video? (Photo by Silent Images)
Making a 180-degree-difference in La Limonada!
June 15, 2017
Child sponsorship is making a 180-degree difference in the lives of vulnerable children in La Limonada! How can I make a difference?
Photo of the Week
June 9, 2017
The academies are beacons of hope in La Limonada. It is easy to spot the soon-to-open fourth academy, Toronja, from a distance. This is the view of Toronja from the second academy, Mandarina. (Photo by Lizza Majus)
Eat Like a Guatemalan – Mirna’s Recipe for Rosa De Jamaica
June 8, 2017
We have shared several of the recipes enjoyed by our service learning groups during their stay at the Lemonade Guest House – Traditional Pepián de Pollo, Pollo Con Crema, and Salsa Verde. Those who come to serve, learn, and build relationships in La Limonada also have the opportunity to taste the unique flavors and experience […]
Photo of the Week
June 2, 2017
We believe their God-given potential is worth investing in. (Photo by Silent Images)
10 Things To Know About La Limonada
May 23, 2017
You may have visited La Limonada as part of a Service Learning Trip, or maybe you’ve followed the story of this community from afar. Either way, here are ten things you may not know about La Limonada. La Limonada was once a lush and green ravine in the heart of Guatemala City with cows and […]
Photo of the Week
May 19, 2017
At the academies, boys and girls discover their value and worth as children of a God who knows and loves them. (Photo by Scott Bennett)
First Person: Christian Umul
May 16, 2017
We would like to introduce you to one of our incredible Guatemalan team members, Christian Umul. He works with youth-at-risk [Learn more here] and is an essential part of the Vidas Plenas team. We asked Christian a few questions about himself and what motivates him to work in such a challenging environment every day. Where […]
Celebrating Moms Like Brenda in La Limonada
May 13, 2017
Sunday is Mother’s Day, and we want to celebrate the moms in La Limonada. These are moms who love and sacrifice for their kids. Moms who give so much out of the little they have. Moms who want a better future for their kids other than the temptations that surround them in their community. Brenda […]
Photo of the Week
May 12, 2017
We believe in the hopes and dreams the mothers of La Limonada have for their children. (Photo by Scott Bennett)
As the Father As Sent Me [Guest Post]
May 9, 2017
Today’s guest post is written by Rev. Chris Schutte, the senior pastor of our partner Christ Church Anglican in Phoenix, Arizona. It is a theological reflection on John 20:19-31. _ In John’s gospel, on Easter evening we find the disciples locked away because they were afraid of the religious leaders. Suddenly, Jesus comes to them […]
Photo of the Week
May 5, 2017
Proper hygiene is a crucial part of developing healthy children who practice good habits and learn to take care of their bodies. Children in the academies brush their teeth together after their breakfast or lunch each day! (Photo by Silent Images)
Photo of the Week
April 28, 2017
A stark contrast to the tense streets and dark homes where kids grow up fast, the academies are filled with hope, laughter, and a lot of fun!
Photo of the Week
April 21, 2017
Exciting progress in the construction of the fourth academy, Toronja, as we work towards opening the doors to many more children this summer.
Photo of the Week
April 14, 2017
“He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5
Photo of the Week
April 7, 2017
Vulnerable children are receiving a vitamin every day in the academies.
Photo of the Week
March 31, 2017
So that children and families in La Limonada enjoy full lives with dignity, justice, and hope.
Executive Director Transition – Now Accepting Applications
March 24, 2017
In February, we made the announcement of the transition of Bill Cummings as Executive Director. After a prayerful process of identifying the qualities and qualifications of the right person to serve as the next leader, we are excited to share the job description and application. On behalf of the Lemonade International Board of Directors, we […]
Photo of the Week
March 17, 2017
You have given so many in La Limonada a reason to smile. (Photo by Scott Bennett)
10 Beautiful Images of Holistic Impact in La Limonada [Photo Essay]
March 14, 2017
In February, we gratefully welcomed Scott Bennett back to La Limonada to share with us his photography skills and passion for the poor. His photos beautifully capture the holistic intervention of the academies in the lives of the vulnerable children of La Limonada. It is an honor to see the impact through the lense of […]
Photo of the Week
March 10, 2017
Jesus loves you. This message accompanies every lesson, meal, and hug in the academies. You matter to us. You matter to Jesus. (Photo by Scott Bennett Photography)
Bold For Change in La Limonada
March 8, 2017
There is no question that women have had a tremendous impact on history. Eric Metaxas recently wrote a book about seven such women whose bold faith, self-sacrifice, and deep love for Jesus sent ripple effects through the world. We read the stories of Mother Teresa, Hannah More, Corrie ten Boom, and others with awe. They […]
Photo of the Week
March 3, 2017
Wherever Janina goes, she is ready to listen, to pray, to offer counsel, and to intervene, meeting urgent medical needs in La Limonada. Her “clinic in a backpack” offers relief to many suffering from respiratory illness, diabetes, ulcer and bullet wounds, high blood pressure, and other health concerns. Her smile is a beacon of hope. […]