A Small Act of Kindness Goes a Long Way These Days
April 30, 2020
By Scott Garrison, Founder I, like many throughout the world, can get overwhelmed thinking about all the rebuilding that has to happen to lift the world out of crippling disaster. […]
Read MoreTestimonial: “I feel lucky to have been able to contribute…”
April 20, 2020
By Marli Allard, former Buena Onda intern My experience at the Instituto Mesoamericano de Permacultura was an amazing opportunity to learn about permaculture, understand Mayan culture, and experience life in […]
Read MoreBe Good & Be Well: Guatemala Will Be Here For You
April 13, 2020
As our world battles the spread of COVID-19, many of us are feeling stressed out and helpless. But what if you could mitigate those feelings, that you can do something? […]
Read MoreFeeling like you want to help but don’t know how? A message from Buena Onda.
March 31, 2020
By Scott Garrison, Buena Onda Founder It’s a strange, rough time in the world right now. Here in Guatemala, we are under an essential lockdown, with all borders and public […]
Read More“The Loneliness Epidemic:” How Service to Others Can Help Cure The Blues
March 10, 2020
Here’s a statement that you’re probably not used to hearing: The world has become a rather isolated place to live in. “That doesn’t make sense,” you may argue. “I have […]
Read MoreIntern Testimonial: “I Had Made Guatemala My New Home.”
March 6, 2020
By Elisa Portz, Buena Onda Intern Hey all! I’m Elisa and it’s been almost three months that I’ve been back living in the United States after having lived in Guatemala […]
Read MoreGuatemala: “I Had No Idea How Beautiful It Can Be Here.”
February 25, 2020
Have you ever considered traveling to Guatemala but are afraid of what you may find there? Unfortunately, this is the opinion of many people across the world. But Guatemala has […]
Read MoreVolunteer Testimonial: Saying Goodbye to Guatemala
February 3, 2020
By William Deboer, Buena Onda Volunteer Hello everyone! I hope all of our readers are doing well and I am glad to have the honor of one of our last […]
Read MoreVolunteer Testimonial: The Importance of Spanish Lessons
January 29, 2020
By Anderson Shamar Melendez, Buena Onda Volunteer The day started at 05:45 so we can shower and get ready to go to breakfast at Violetta’s. For breakfast, we had cereal […]
Read MoreVolunteer Testimonial: Looking Back At An Amazing Experience
January 29, 2020
By James Tringale, Buena Onda Volunteer Hello to all of our followers! Today marks the first day of our final week in Guatemala! My time here has gone by so […]
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