Last weekend, I co-hosted my first Proyecto Horizonte charity event. One of
my friends in Seattle started the Charity Film & Food group, where
he encourages his friends to do what they love once a month while
sharing their passion for a cause. This month, seventeen of us
celebrated and contributed to Proyecto Horizonte. Our small group
gathered to enjoy delicious food with everything from burritos, to
homemade empanadas (salteñas) to chips, salsa and more. We also shared
our happiness through art and watched a movie. I provided watercolor
paper and a variety of pens, pencils, and paints for anyone to use. The
goal was to illustrate, “what makes you happy” and share it with
Proyecto Horizonte as a part of the organization’s 10-year anniversary
campaign.
After we had eaten, conversed, and the majority of friends had arrived, I
gave everyone an overview of Proyecto Horizonte. To begin, I explained
why Proyecto Horizonte is my charity of choice and shared my experience
onsite in 2012 during my backpacking trip throughout South America, as
well as my continued remote support. In Bolivia, I tutored in the
school and helped with marketing materials for Tantakuna women’s group.
Since then, I’ve provided event support, translation, and editing. I
then explained Proyecto Horizonte’s holistic approach and goals of
community sustainability and showed them a short video presented at
Latin Finance Awards in January, “What Do You Think of Proyecto
Horizonte?”, a video which showcases students, parents, and volunteers (https://www.youtube.com/
We then settled in to watched “Once”, a contemplative film that emphasizes
the importance of seizing opportunities to fulfill your dreams, while
supporting others’ dreams. Then, we talked more about Proyecto
Horizonte, discussed my and others’ adventures in South America, and
made room for dessert. At the end of the event, we posed for a few
photos, highlighting the remainder of the group and the “Share You
Happiness” art bulletin. We plan to share this expression of our
happiness with Proyecto Horizonte as a part of the 10-year anniversary
and happiness campaign.
By the end of the evening, we felt more united and were satisfied with our
small, but impactful event. Together, we raised $280 for Proyecto
Horizonte - enough to cover a teacher’s salary for a month. Just think of what a difference we could make if all friends joined each month to support a cause like Proyecto Horizonte!
Ashley Lacy, Volunteer
Seattle, USA
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