by Paulina Ortiz | May 11, 2026 | News & Stories
Luciana Vergara Villacorta, Diego Tucto Laguna, and Joaquín Camacho Solís have returned home. After ten days of academic and cultural immersion at George Williams School of YMCA Colombia in Bogotá, the three students from YMCA Pueblo Libre Schools came back with...
by Paulina Ortiz | May 11, 2026 | News & Stories
“Now I know I am capable of creating, leading, and taking advantage of opportunities to make an impact in my community.” — Merci Rodríguez, YGOR participant, YMCA Honduras Merci Rodríguez, from Honduras, is part of YMCA Marcala and currently participates in the YGOR...
by Paulina Ortiz | May 11, 2026 | News & Stories
When they decided to join the solutions team of the Semillas Project as volunteers, they never imagined the impact the experience would have on their own lives. Their role was to support young women throughout their educational and professional development journey....
by Paulina Ortiz | May 11, 2026 | News & Stories
“Being part of these processes confirms that community work transforms both those who participate and those of us who accompany them.” — Volunteer Coordinator, YMCA Marcala Being part of the YMCA has been a deeply transformative experience for her. Her journey began...
by Paulina Ortiz | May 11, 2026 | News & Stories
María Paula is 17 years old and part of a mental health project that marked a before and after in her life. Before joining the program, she was going through a difficult time filled with family conflicts, personal struggles, and emotions she did not know how to...
