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Changes for New Hope
Huaraz, Peru
The Solution to Cold Shivering Nights in the Peruvian Andes- Space Blankets
March 22, 2012 | 1 comment
"How many blankets are on your bed?" I asked the children of Changes for New Hope. In the Peruvians Andes at 3000 meters every night is cold, when the wind
Trash Art Teaching Environmental Responsibility
March 14, 2012
When I arrived in Peru over three years ago, I was amazed at the beautiful magnificence of the mountains and the lakes and rivers. Snow capped peaks with clouds
January 17, 2012
When Changes for New Hope was first created in 2009, I was told that I had a very steep unhill climb ahead of me. It turned out to be quite
How to Make a Huge Mess with a Few Dozen Kids in Peru
January 17, 2012
The children in our project, Changes for New Hope, see the same sights everyday. Unlike those of us from developed countries where everyday means "until we take a break
Katherine's Story... An Extraordinary Volunteer
January 05, 2012
Upon finishing my Masters in International Development I soon realised I needed volunteering experience in a developing country to begin my career in this field. My requirements were only
Julian Lenon's White Feather Foundation Partners with Changes for New Hope
December 19, 2011
The following story was posted on The White Feather Foundation's website announcing its partnership and assistance to Changes for New Hope. White Feather is a charity of Julian Lennon,
Silvana Pacheco of Emprendedor Social Interviews Jim Killon of Changes for New Hope
December 19, 2011
Silvana Pacheco of Emprendedor Social Interviews Jim Killon of Changes for New Hope El reto de un emprendedor social americano en los Andes de Perú Algunos años atrás, Jim Killon llegó
Action Without Compassion is like a Picnic Without Food.
October 07, 2011 | 1 comment
"Things are tough all over"..."One day, if I have a few pennies to spare"..."God will provide, so good luck". Donations are what NGOs and other projects depend on to continue.
How We Got 'Here' from 'There'
October 05, 2011
The following article was written by Laura Weiss of Volunteer Match about the beginnings of Changes for New Hope and Jim Killon, the founder. It is about how we
Los Ninos, El Futuro..Sports Day
September 28, 2011
Changes for New Hope has accomplished many of our goals this year, and there is still time left to accomplish even more. One of the things that hasn't happened
Bex James reflects on her time at Changes for New Hope
July 15, 2011
When searching for an organisation to volunteer with, I never thought I would find one like Changes for a New Hope. From the outset my expectations of a non
You-The Movement, of Kenya, Interviews Jim Killon of Changes for New Hope
June 05, 2011
Interview with Changes for New Hope! Jun 2, 2011 By TheYouTeam News- This week You! has our attention grabbed by amazing people in Peru.Among those is Jim Killon who works for Changes for
To All our Friends of Changes for New Hope
May 13, 2011
This message goes out to all of our Changes for New Hope friends here. Based on our limited resources, it is as close to a newsletter as we can
Small mementos sitting on my desk
April 13, 2011
In my work area at home, I keep small reminders in front of me. Mementos of events that I want to remind myself about that reinforces my reasons for
"Hacer Lo Correcto"... A Reflection of Changes for New Hope by Chris Marnie
March 31, 2011
Esta es por tu. Y tu. Y tu.And with these eight words, my heart breaks a little.Where I am is 3,100 meters above sea level, maybe a hundred meters higher,
Marlie's Volunteer Story at Changes for New Hope
March 23, 2011
Donations of all kinds are appreciated all over the world: sponsoring kids in other countries helps thousands upon thousands and travelling volunteers can certainly make a difference. These were
December 22, 2010
The other day, while I was in our Secsapampa location, I was having a conversation with an adorable 4 year old girl who has joined our project. Four year olds have
Changes for New Hope's newest addition
November 15, 2010
Changes for New Hope, in Huaraz Peru, determined to be the NGO that "Changes the part of the world that we can touch" has just begun with its fifth group of
The importance of washing those hands
November 02, 2010
Stated in a recent report by the United States Embassy,25% of Peruvian children suffer from malnutrition. With mounting evidence of handwashing with soap to reduce the instances of diarrea, the
Paul Schulze... a new volunteer's story
October 21, 2010
My time volunteering in Huaraz Peru for Cambios para una Nueva Esperanza, Changes for New Hope, has been very rewarding for me and I wouldn't trade my experiences for anything.
The Reason Poverty Persists in Peru and Throughout the World
October 15, 2010
Abject poverty affects literally billions of people on the planet each ond every day. It has been suggested that a redistribution of power and wealth to the poor would
The First Annual Huaraz Benefit Chess Tournament
August 30, 2010
It was a huge SUCCESS!!! The First Annual Huaraz Benefit Chess Tournament that was held on the 30th and 31st of August, 2010 was supported by the local chess club, who provided
You Will Know Us By The Work We Do
August 19, 2010
I have been amazed by my reception here in Peru since I arrived in January 2009. I have been introduced to, and befriended some incredible people who have enhanced my life
A New Name for a continuing work with children
August 14, 2010
Esperanza de Cambio and its founder, Jim Killon, are please to announce that our new name has been received and accepted by the Peruvian government in Ancash Peru as
April 21, 2010
If you have ever had to walk in a pair of bad shoes you know after a few hours your whole body hurts. The children of Changes for New
Determining what matters, what doesn't and getting busy
March 19, 2010
When the idea of Changes for New Hope was initially conceived, we did not start from scratch. We aspired to rise to the level of scratch. Originally, our president/founder came
Volunteering with Changes For New Hope
Changes for New Hope, by Katherine Liakos
January 06, 2012
Upon finishing my Masters in International Development I soon realised I needed volunteering experience in a developing country to begin my career in this field. My requirements were only that it be a country where I could afford to stay for 4 months with my budget, and that the NGO did not charge a ridiculous joining fee. Having just finished the MA I was really keen to put into practice what I’d learnt, so I was looking for an NGO where I could take on some real responsibility and put my ideas forward. After narrowing down a few options I finally decided on Changes for New Hope, because Jim was very proactive about answering my queries and seemed keen to take on someone with new...
Dakota's Adventure at Changes for New Hope
Changes for New Hope, by Dakota Jackson
March 23, 2011
For the past two hours I have been staring at a computer screen, my eyes tired, and my head bursting with frustration trying to find a program to volunteer with. There is no doubt that when you plug in the words volunteer South America into Google thousands of results pop-up but, with in a few minutes a pattern begins to form. Each site promises you a personalized, one-of-a-kind, life changing experience in exchange for only your life savings. It is after looking at these kinds of programs that my friend Marlie and I realized how unique Changes for New Hope really is.Unfortunately, volunteering has become a business; people are using the misfortune of some and the generosity of others to cash in on the top. This trend has caught on...