The Catapult Foundation in New York City was started by a group of professionals who have backgrounds in journalism, technology and design, and who have a passion for gender equality and the needs of women and girls around the world. Catapult shares our strong belief that there is an urgent need for increased financial and…
Some of my most memorable experiences took place in Guatemala. Having spent my entire life inside the U.S., I had no idea what to expect. I knew how fortunate I was because war and poverty had never directly impacted my life. It seemed completely unfair. I felt pitiful and guilty for those with less-than-favorable living…
This toddler has a brighter look in her eyes now that Finding Freedom through Friendship has started sponsoring her in our program. The monthly food donations are rounding out her cheeks, and she will soon be too big to ride on her mother’s back, as she is shown above. Her mother still needs a water…
What an amazing journey Emelin must have had when she recently traveled from the mountains of rural Guatemala to attend the United Nations “Every Woman Every Congress” as part of the Commission on the Status of Women. Meet Emelin Here Speaking in front of a group of world leaders is not for the faint of…
Our facilitators in Guatemala know better. They understand that Finding Freedom through Friendship is limited in our financial resources, as are most nonprofit organizations in our current economy. It takes money to feed, shelter and educate children, and this money squeaks from being wrung dry. So we said, and have said for months,”no more.” No more emails…
What an amazing world we would live in if every mother had the resources she needed to provide for her children. As a new widow living in the mountains of Guatemala, Hilda struggles to find food, water and firewood for her family. She is our most current, and resource-scarce client. Finding the perfect gift…
