I have been a volunteer in Guatemala and know firsthand the poverty that I witnessed there. Poor living conditions are the norm. The people are friendly and happy, but are so poor compared to us. Any help we extended, they appreciated so very much. We took used shoes to be distributed around the community and you would have thought we were delivering brand new items from the mall. Even considering the improper fit, having shoes was better than no shoes at all. The children are happy to play marbles in the dirt, unlike some of our children who are so spoiled to TV, video games, and movies. Since seeing the malnutrition in some of the children, it is hard for me to throw out table scraps knowing how precious they would be in Guatemala. My experience was a moving one. It is hard to return to life in the USA and live like we are so accustomed to, knowing what circumstances remain in Guatemala.
I met Karen with Education and More several years ago through my website. She was interested in meeting a few of our craft groups. Not only does she buy our product she pays a fair wage. She also gives back to the groups through grant moneys. Our group leaders have given good reports of her dealings with them. We appreciate someone that cares for the needs of others. She also connects other people to the groups to help meeth their needs. She works with the groups on new designs and tecqunics that will help make their product sell in the U.S. markets. It has been a real pleasure working with Education & More and look forward to a great working relationship in the future.