Happy Birthday Aura’s House!
Unbelievable. Aura’s House, the online project, is five years old on June 30, 2009.  It was first launched on this day back in 2004 as a humble web page with one simple (but daunting) goal: to raise $4500 to build a safe, sturdy brick home for my sponsored child Aura Yesenia Solis Hernandez (age 10 at the time) and her family of Guatemala. See Aura’s family’s NEW HOME!
See their old house.
Site’s History and Partners

Never having ever participated in so much as a bake-sale before this project, I …

Heather M., sponsor of Diego from Emergency Project for Diego of Colombia is raffling a brand new, black Microsoft Zune 4GB.

The rules for the raffle will be 1 raffle ticket for every $10 donated. At the end of the fundraiser, the winner will be randomly selected by drawing from a hat. The more raffle tickets earned, the more chances to win!

What’s in the Box?
Zune 4 GB Digital Media Player (Black), earphones with three earpiece covers, sync cable
-Listen to your favorite FM radio stations and click to tag the …

Here’s the latest update about Aura Hernandez, this site’s namesake. Thanks to Aura’s House donations last December, she is able to attend a high school in Guatemala City (her village school only goes up to 8th grade) and is working on earning a teaching certificate so she can fulfill her dream of being an elementary school teacher in her community.

Children International visited Aura at her new school and she is progressing wonderfully. Below is a status report from Children International’s Vickie Wiedenmann.

This came out when I was about 12 years old and had a big impact on me. Though I love a lot of Michael Jackson’s music, “Man in the Mirror” always spoke to me the most. R.I.P Michael.
-Kristen
(click to play video)

Back to project page.
Diego Armando’s Life and Circumstances
Family
Both Diego’s parents recently died and he suffers from a medical condition which needs attention. This child is living with an aunt from his father’s side.   This aunt cares for Diego and is extremely devoted to him.  Also, his grandfather visits him frequently.
Diego’s Nutrition and Treatment
Diego is receiving complete treatment supported by the Government Health System and the sponsorship program.  A good nutrition program is important to keep the child’s defenses up.  A proper diet will allow him to live a longer more …

We just received the final report for the project that you funded for Naidelin, and we’re happy to tell you that the new roof and additional room have been completed. The family is delighted and are very thankful to you all. The family also received a new wardrobe for their clothing items, and a set of frying pans.
Naidelin’s parents are very grateful. They stated that this gift is a tremendous blessing to the entire family. Thank you, Aura’s House donors, for improving the lives of Naidelin …