DWC in Cebu, Philippines, Rise Above Foundation
March 10, 2016 | PhilippinesSpending time with the families and children of the Rise Above Foundation: Joy DemseyHot Yoga LeaderCebu, Philippines: February 2016
DWC in Cebu, Philippines, second week
March 10, 2016 | PhilippinesMaking Cement! Happiness means a lot of different things to different people, but this past Monday morning, happiness for 16 people, 10,000-odd kilometres from home, could be summed up in two words: “cement mixer”. We... Read More
DWC in Cebu, Phillipines: March 2016
March 10, 2016 | PhilippinesFinal Days As we near the end of this amazing journey there is still some work to be done. With all the hands and hearts we have here we are trying to squeeze out every... Read More
DWC in Cebu, Philippines: all done. March 2016
March 10, 2016 | PhilippinesThe final photo, the final thanks: Peregrina gave a heartwarming acceptance speech for her new house! Not a dry eye around! Joy DemseyHot Yoga LeaderCebu, Philippines: March 2016
DWC In Cebu: Constructing A New Home
March 9, 2016 | PhilippinesDWC and Kamloops Hot Yoga begin the process of renewal In order to build a new home for a mother and her family, the old home has to be taken down. Joy DemseyHot Yoga LeaderCebu,... Read More
DWC In Cebu: Day 2
March 9, 2016 | PhilippinesHouse building and Community Centre additions Yay Canadians! Another day of great accomplishments. We split the team in two so half could go to the house to start the steel work for the new floor, and the other... Read More
Kamloops Hot Yoga builds in Cebu
March 8, 2016 | PhilippinesFrom Feb. 20 to March 2, 2016, a dedicated team of volunteers – mostly from Kamloops Hot Yoga – helped build a home for a single mom in Cebu City, Philippines. Above are some photos... Read More
Guatemala: San Miguel Duenas: December 4, 2015
December 7, 2015 | GuatemalaGallo! Gallo! Gallo! All were on the bus en route for San Jose Calderas via San Miguel Duenas, with wheels rolling at 8 a.m. We’re down one team member today. Rachann will be well rested... Read More
Across Guatemala and Back…
December 7, 2015 | GuatemalaDuring our one week of travelling around Guatemala, I felt like I watched the whole world whiz by my bus window. As I’ve mentioned in other blog entries, I love car rides. I just love... Read More
Guatemala: San Miguel Duenas: December 1, 2015
December 4, 2015 | GuatemalaAs first-time DWC volunteers, starting out this morning was incredibly exciting. Even though we’d been in Antigua for a couple of days and spent some time and bonded with our team members, we still anticipated... Read More
Guatemala: San Miguel Dueñas: November 27 2015
November 30, 2015 | GuatemalaFriday: Last day in Guatemala! Well here it is our last day and it has been a great experience spending our time in Guatemala in Antigua with our board members. Today was a busy day, starting... Read More
Sri Lanka – irrigation project
November 2, 2015 | Sri LankaToday is Saturday October 31st, Halloween. Some hotels seem to celebrate Halloween with parties but it is not a common part of rural Sri Lankan life. The last part of this work week was rather... Read More