| A New Home: The Grand Opening of Amor y Paz
In December ProNiño Honduras introduced a new home for the children of ProNiño: Amor y Paz (Love and Peace). The new home was funded by donors from Homeless Child, our Dutch partner, with large financial contributions from the Wild Geese Foundation and the Dutch Government. The new home includes 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a recreation room, computer lab, and covered common areas for activities and playing. Amor y Paz is situated on the primary ProNiño property located in the banana fields outside of El Progreso. The home is of top quality, painted blue and red by the children themselves, and now includes a new television, beds, bathrooms, and a large swimming pool to escape the Honduran heat.
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We at ProNiño would like to take a moment to thank the collective group of donors from across the States and Europe who contributed to the best ever ProNiño Christmas, hands down. Don´t take our word for it, ask the kids or just check out their ear-to-ear smiles! The festivities began at the Amor y Paz Center, bringing together the children from all four centers. Dressed in brand new Christmas clothes… ones the boys actually picked out themselves this year, the kids were ready to party. After a dinner of the children´s choosing, the real action started: the presents. Each child was given the present they asked for this year, and each one of them was thrilled. The kids played Santa themselves, each one calling out the name of another child and giving him both their present and a big Christmas hug. The party continued until after 11pm with dancing, karaoke singing by the kids, and lots of traditional Honduran fireworks.
A huge thanks to all the donors across the world who helped make this such a spectacular Christmas for the children of ProNiño! We couldn´t do it without you, and your generosity this year was a real blessing.
Thank You!
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| Introducing Reginaldo Muñoz
This November a very experienced and dedicated Honduran has joined our team here at ProNiño Honduras: Reginaldo Muñoz. Mr. Muñoz is a trained psychologist, has worked with at risk children and homeless youth in the capital city of Tegucigalpa for over 10 years, and is now ProNiño´s Executive Director.
Mr. Muñez injects a blend of knowledge, skill, and compassion into our family at ProNiño. In his short time at ProNiño he has both earned the respect and admiration of the children, and is leading the foundation in a positive direction.
Welcome to ProNiño Reginaldo, we are thrilled to have you and know you will help guide ProNiño as we move towards key organizational changes, broader donor support, and a stable and loving home for the children of ProNiño.
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| Ringing in the New Year
While the presents were the hit of the Christmas celebration at ProNiño, the New Year´s party was a memorable night for all. Following a special dinner of fried chicken, once again chosen by the boys themselves, the New Year´s party got under way. The kids danced, sang karaoke, and ran wild through the center with fireworks until the New Year was rung in. A bonfire was included in the festivities and the children cooked s’mores for snacks. Altogether a great night, and presents aside, the kids claimed New Year´s was by far the party of 2009!
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Thanks to all of the many friends of ProNiño who make this work possible. We look forward to continued growth and positive changes for ProNiño in 2010. A special thanks to those who made the holidays a smashing success in ProNiño. We know that you will keep the children of ProNiño in your hearts for the coming year. Together we can make a real difference!
With Gratitude,
Elizabeth Williams
ProNiño USA
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