Latin America

A Snapshot of Friends in the Americas

Are Friends growing or shrinking? The answer, of course, is, "It all depends"—on where, over what time, and by how…

A Letter from Bolivia

Fourth Month, Fifth Day, 2007 Dear friends and family, I know that it has only been a week since I…

My Guatemala Journal

Friday, August 11, 2006 —From Libertyville to Guatemala City My mission for this journey to Guatemala is to conduct community…

The Aspirations of Andean Quakers

Yes, there are Quakers in the Andes—lots of them. And, yes, they have aspirations. Working with them, as a Quaker…

An Invitation to Hispaniola

Three years ago, I was led to move to the island of Hispaniola, home to the Dominican Republic and Haiti.…

The Politics of Water: A Case in Brazil

The Cedar Reservoir of Quixadà, Cearà, is one of the most beautiful spots in Brazil. I sat there for hours…