Integr8 returned to Guatemala in the summer of 2010. The team was led by Marie, who'd been part of the first visit in 2009. Disabled ambassador, Philippa, also travelled in 2009 and joined with Marie and three new team-members to inspire a spirit of inclusion amongst the communities ... Read More...
In Summer 2009 Philippa Woodcroft visited Guatemala as part of an Integr8 International short mission trip. You can find more about her presentation by following this link or more about our short-term mission opportunities by Read More...
Philippa and Christina are preparing to travel to Guatemala with an Integr8 team. Follow their journey by following this link to their blog.
Exciting plans - I have been busy this week planning for the trip to Guatemala in August. I was so excited when Tim told me it was definitely going ahead that I wanted to start packing straight away, but my parent's persuaded me it was too early! So I ... Read More...
My house next door Over the last few months, my parents have initiated an idea that they had in September. They wanted to convert the largest spare room into a bedsit for me, with its own kitchen section, equipped with everything I'd need to be as independent as I could be, ... Read More...
Here's a selection of videos from our 2009 Guatemala trip -- all videos are hosted on youtube. Enjoy! An inclusive dance with Philippa and Julie -- part of our Guatemala 2009 education trip A Guatemalan Car Ride On the shores of Lake Atitilan Boat ride on Lake Atitlan Taking a Tuk Tuk ride Sign language in ... Read More...
Typical day Today was a typical day at work. I left in my taxi in time to reach the auction centre by 10.00am. Before I start work I have to set up my equipment. I have a headset with a microphone and a switchbox, which enables me to listen to ... Read More...
Touch down at London Heathrow after a smooth journey home. Glad to see our families. Fantastic trip + excellent team. 480 trained. God was in all we did.
Before heading to the airport we took a quick trip to the America Latina school in the city. We saw Jose, a young man with learning disabilities who graduated from the school the previous year, and now has a paid role at the school. His co-workers say he has been ... Read More...
Our last day in Guatemala. Attended church service at El Camino. The church has a great ministry to deaf people – around 30 or so were in attendance - and so the lively worship songs were ‘signed’ using American Sign Language. The church treated us to lunch at Pizza Hut, ... Read More...
