Words: Eda Tajuddin Header photo: Ophélie Logié Five years ago I landed in Oaxaca for the first time. I had planned to stay for three months, and it ended up being over two years. Not an uncommon story in Oaxaca, and even less so for those who get involved with En Via. Throughout my time… Continue reading Discovering the magic of Oaxaca with En Vía
Category: San Miguel del Valle
Joan’s Story- Reflections from an En Vía Guide
What a privilege it is to be an En Vía Guide! I have been visiting Oaxaca for more than fifteen years and about five years ago, a friend told me about En Vía and her experience as a guide. I knew immediately I wanted to become a guide; for me, it was a way to… Continue reading Joan’s Story- Reflections from an En Vía Guide
Riveted!
Riveted Kids is a great new organization that runs family and kids’ camps around the world. This summer, they brought 7 bright young girls to Oaxaca and En Vía was lucky enough to get involved. Kymber Waltmunson, co-coordinator of Riveted Kids and mother of one of the tour participants, helped collect different perspectives to give us… Continue reading Riveted!
Part II: Stories of Stoves and Storefronts: Reflecting on Project Tours’ impact with our borrowers
By: Michelle Zhang Michelle is from Massachusetts and is currently on a gap year between high school and university. She volunteers as an impact assessment intern and tour guide with En Vía. In San Miguel del Valle, I met with Teresa who joined En Vía in 2015. She runs the town’s only comedor (like a… Continue reading Part II: Stories of Stoves and Storefronts: Reflecting on Project Tours’ impact with our borrowers
Tackling Diabetes in Tlacolula Valley: Zumba, healthy cooking & education
Ellie Lapp writes about En Vía's highly successful health & nutrition program to tackle Diabetes and other health concerns.