An update on what is happening – and a big thank you to all of you who have sent messages of support. I have not yet had time to…

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This a very sad post which I have to write. Basically, the Mariposa can no longer survive financially in its present form. We are caught between three major impacts…

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Written by Clare, La Mariposa Intern A few weeks ago, Paulette approached me to see if I would like to take the lead on a community garden project. Seeing…

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Written by, Alison, La Mariposa intern Los Zapatos Rotos Corazón De Campeón is a soccer league created by Marlin, one of our Spanish teachers here at La Mariposa. His…

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  And that´s it for now – thanks to Teresa for the pics and I will upload the ones she took of our Xmas party asap!

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Written by Alex, La Mariposa Intern In June of this year, a wonderful new project opportunity presented itself to us at La Mariposa.  It all started with a request…

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A small girl fundraises for kids at Panama Primary School written by Tom Spoth, La Mariposa volunteer About two months ago I started volunteering at the Escuela de Panama,…

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These photos will only make sense if you have read the last blog (see below) “A Tribute to the work of Bergman and Franklin”   Lucy and Junior. You…

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This is an amazing story of dedication and hard work (written by Paulette to show her appreciation!). A month or so ago the usual Sunday morning horse ride set…

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Volunteering at the Mariposa, or, A Recipe for Stone Soup By Hannah Wallerstein Photo credit to Alice Stafford In my second week volunteering at La Mariposa, my volunteer mentor,…

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