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Our press releases are ordered chronologically. Click a news title to read the full copy.

	04/11/2008	Mexican President, Felipe Calderón Provides a Family with the ONIL Stove in Chiapas
		On April 7, 2008, President Felipe Calderon Hinojosa provided an Ecological ONIL Stove to a Mexican family in Zinacantán, a municipality in the State of Chiapas. The installation of the ONIL Stove is part of the project "Let's Share," implemented by SEDESOL (Secretary of Social Development.)

	03/11/2008	Click to view Alberto Tinoco's TELEVISA Mexico's four-part series.

	03/10/2008	William M. Botnan Is Connected to the World
		It was a dream that the leadership at the William M. Botnan School, Santa Avelina,...

	03/10/2008	Medical Mission A Success
		The St. Cloud Medical Team, led by Dr. Schultz, was scheduled to travel to LaTinta...

	03/10/2008	HELPS Programs Make Headlines in TELEVISA Newscast
		On Monday, February 18, 2008, Galavision in the US aired TELEVISA'S Newscast...

	12/19/2007	HELPS Expands into Mexico!
		The First Lady of Mexico, Margarita Zavala de Calderon,invited HELPS to expand its operations into Mexico. On November 16, 2007, HELPS officially opened an office in Mexico City

	08/22/2007	Delta Kappa Gamma 5th annual Quetzaltenango Field Trip for our HELPS Fifth Graders from Santa Avelina
		The HELPS Fifth Graders from Santa Avelina took their 5th annual Quetzaltenango Field Trip sponsored by Delta Kappa Gamma on June 25-29, 2007

	07/20/2007	Artículo en IXIL acerca del Primer Taller multi-linguístico.
		El pasado 15 de julio se llevó acabo en el Instituto Linguístico de Verano (SIL) en Dallas, TX el primer Taller multi-linguístico. Para mayor información, oprima "more"

	07/16/2007	Professional development led by SIL consultants helps prepare Mayan educators for bilingual program in Guatemala
		Five participants from Guatemala attended a week-long professional development event in Dallas, Texas, as on-going training for their bilingual education program in the Ixil language area.

	07/03/2007	Students and adults from Villa Madonna Academy in KY take their first Mission Trip to Guatemala
		Twenty two students and adults from Villa Madonna Academy completed the school’s first international mission trip June 2 – 10.

	06/15/2007	VII Annual Meeting of First Ladies from Central America, Belize, Panama and Dominican Republic showcased an exhibit of ONIL Products by HELPS International.
		HELPS International was invited by the First Lady of Guatemala, Doña Wendy de Berger, to create an exhibit showcasing the entire ONIL product line.

	05/03/2007	HELPS International is proud to consider SMILE TRAIN a partner in battling cleft palate
		HELPS International is proud to announce that 2006 was a banner year for cleft palate reconstruction surgery.

	05/03/2007	HELPS INTERNATIONAL continues to strengthen important alliances with Guatemalan leadership.
		In an effort to consolidate support, avoid duplication of efforts and maintain consistency between program goals and local priorities, the HELPS field office in Guatemala makes a concerted effort in this regard.

	05/02/2007	Alliance between SHELL Guatemala and HELPS International showcased with ONIL Products Exhibit.
		SHELL Guatemala sets up display at corporate headquarters of the ONIL products by HELPS International

	04/30/2007	RONALD MCDONALD SPENDS TIME WITH PATIENTS AT HELPS INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL TEAM IN SOLOLA, GUATEMALA
		Over 85 HELPS' volunteers worked at the Hospital de Día on the grounds of the Universidad del Valle in Sololá, a remote indigenous community in the highlands of Guatemala and were visited by Ronald McDonald

	04/26/2007	American School of Guatemala (CAG) selects HELPS as Community Service Program for Middle School
		The American School of Guatemala Middle School Community Program selects HELPS International's ONIL Program.

	03/23/2007	The Interamerican Development Bank donates 100 ONIL Stoves
		The Interamerican Development Bank donates 100 ONIL Stoves on the occasion for the 48th and 22nd annual meetings of the IDB and IIC Board of Governors that took place on March 18, 2007 in Guatemala City.

	03/18/2007	HELPS es noticia en los noticieros de TELEVISA!
		El lunes 18 de febrero 2008, Galavisión en los Estados Unidos presento la serie de cuatro programas filmada por el reconocido periodista Alberto Tinoco Guadarrama y sus camarógrafos en Enero del 2008.

	03/18/2007	La Misión Médica fue todo un éxito
		El Equipo Médico St. Cloud, lidereado por el Dr. Paul Schultz, estaba programado para viajar a La Tinta el 26 de Enero 2008, para una estancia de 10 días, pero por acontecimientos fuera de nuestro control, que al final resultaron en una gran bendición, como nos lo platica el Dr. Schultz.

	03/12/2007	HELPS International continues to strenghten important alliances with Guatemalan Leadership
		HELPS INTERNATIONAL is proud to represent the investment of Guatemala’s current and future leaders in the urgent priority to reduce the levels of poverty in the country’s rural population.

	03/12/2007	Essay by Mandy Herman
		Mandy Herman is a Student at the American School of Guatemala who joined the Medical team from Dallas.

	12/13/2006	HELPS Guatemala receives a donation of $2,338 from Porta Hotels
		HELPS Guatemala received an official letter from Porta Hotels confirming a donation of $2,338.00

	10/25/2006	Shell Guatemala is HELPS' newest Organizational Alliance,
		The partnership comes at the initiative of Shell Guatemala to invest in the improved health, education and economic growth of the rural population.

	10/19/2006	Dallas and Houston Medical Team returns from their First Medical Missions Trip to Guatemala.
		The medical Team led by Silvia Moreno returned from Guatemala after having a very succesful weekend in Huehuetenango, Guatemala.

	10/13/2006	HELPS ONIL Stove Article in the Houston Chronicle
		Texas-based group fires up a revolution in Guatemala Safer, efficient cookstoves made available by Helps International are changing lives. By JENALIA MORENO

	08/04/2006	Marilena's Surgery For a New Homograph.
		Marilena, a young gril from Nebaj, receives a heart from the US 7 years ago. August 7, she will go under a second surgery to get a new homograph.

	07/24/2006	San Antonio Medical team finishes succesful mission week in Quiché.
		The Medical Team from San Antonio, TX led by Dr. Mike McCord, had a very succesful week in the highlands.

	06/20/2006	HELPS Investment in Education
		I travel to Guatemala in my role as an educator. Twice a year a team of six to eight American teachers draw on their experience to help the school’s young Mayan teachers become better teachers.

	05/15/2006	RONALD MCDONALD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION IN GUATEMALA SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH HELPS INTERNATIONAL
		HELPS International is proud to announce its recent alliance with the Ronald McDonald Children's Foundation in Guatemala. The Global Ronald McDonald House Charities are known for their tireless work on behalf of children throughout the world.

	05/15/2006	Guatemalan First Lady Recognizes Kraft Foods, Inc. and Pharmed Group Contributions Following Hurricane Stan
		Hurricane Stan, one of the strongest storms to hit Central America in the past year, caused floods and avalanches killing more than 1,500 people, in the Guatemalan departments of Sololá, San Marcos, Suchitepéquez, and Quetzaltenango. Kraft Foods contributed 2,308 cases of food supplies including cookies, cereals, and beverages. PHARMED Group donated medical and surgical equipment to theses departments.

	05/15/2006	84 stove installataions in Sololá
		Construction team of 18 members led by Jim Weeks, instals 84 stoves

	05/15/2006	HELPS Story of the Month
		Miracles performed by one of the first Medical Teams in Chajul in 1989, told by Paul Townsend

	05/15/2006	Successfull return of Michigan medical team
		The Michigan medical team makes a successfull return from San Cristobal, Alta Verapaz, led by Mr. Bill McConnell

	05/15/2006	Private Sector Rallies to Aid
		The need continues to provide short term relief for the victims of Hurricane Stan. In addition, the medium and long-term solutions for housing, infrastructure, crop sustainability, schools and other developmental problems will require attention for months to come.

	05/15/2006	HELPS TO SHOWCASE INDIGENOUS VESTURES AND WEAVINGS AT THE DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART
		HELPS International, has teamed up with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network to present the Mayan Artist Demonstration, “Indigenous Vestures and Weavings” on Friday, April 21, 2006 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) Orientation Theater.

	05/15/2006	Estadounidenses llevan salud a Sololá
		Una jornada médica en la que participan 94 estadounidenses y 20 guatemaltecos está siendo efectuada por Helps International en la cabecera departamental de Sololá.

	05/15/2006	Inaguration of Surgery Clinic in Solola
		The Cascades OR Medical Team inaugurate former military base that was remodeled to be used as a Surgery and Clinic Center in Solola...

	04/28/2006	Nurses Lounge
		Nurses Lounge magazine has very good things to say about HELPS International...

	04/27/2006	Success at The Maya Artist Demonstartion: Indigenous Vestures and Weavings
		The Maya Artist Demonstration event held at the Dallas Museum of Art, Friday 21, 2006 was a great success...

	03/30/2006	The 5th Medical team for 2006 returns to the US after a very successful mission
		The Medical team from Saint Cloud, MN, led by Dr. Paul Schultz, had a very successful mission trip to San Marcos. This medical team saw many miracles happen during their Medical Mission to the Guatemalan Highlands last week.

	03/21/2006	The Medical Team from Central MN, lead by Dr. Paul Schultz, arrived safely on Saturday
		Despite inclement weather, the MN team arrives safely in Gutemala and is ready to install 50 stoves.

	03/21/2006	Dr. Richard Huston, Greenville College Construction Team
		122 Stoves installed successfully by Dr. Huston's team composed of 14 college students, already planning next trip.

	03/21/2006	Water Filters Sales are Rising
		The Mercy Corps order of 577 filters was delivered last week. To date 8,462 filters have been sold.

	03/10/2006	OPENING CEREMONY FOR ONIL PRODUCTION FACILITY
		Friday, March 3 2006 The First Lady of Guatemala joined by Several Board Members of HELPS International meet for the celebration of the ribbon cutting for The Rio Bravo ONIL Production Facility.

	03/01/2006	GUATEMALAN FIRST LADY RECOGNIZES KRAFT FOODS, INC. AND PHARMED GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS FOLLOWING HURRICANE STAN
		Several communities received donations and social services from Kraft Foods, Inc. and Pharmed Group valued at over $60,000, facilitated by the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) with logistical support from HELPS International and the Guatemalan Secretary of Social Works of the President’s Wife (SOSEP).

	02/20/2006	Los Angeles Medical Team returns to the US.
		HELPS 3rd. Medical team of the year has a successful medical mission in San Juan.

	02/02/2006	FIRST MEDICAL TEAM OF 2006 RETURNS SUCCESSFULLY!
		The First Dallas Medical Team had a very successful mission to San Cristobal, Guatemala

	12/19/2005	Christmas Donation in Lieu of Celebration
		More than two months after Tropical Storm Stan hit Guatemala, private sector continues to show support for victims

	11/02/2005	Fort Worth Medical Team had a very Succesful Mission Trip to The Guatemalan Highlands
		The Medical Team from Fort Worth, lead by Dr. John Crawford had a great mission trip to Quiché, Guatemala

	10/24/2005	Guatemala's First Lady meets with HELPS President to request aid in Reconstruction Plans for the Country
		Mrs. Wendy de Berger meets with Mr. Stephen Miller to request the support of HELPS in the emergency relief precess and long-term reconstruction efforts taking place in the devastated regions of Guatemala.

	10/09/2005	HELPS Relief Efforts
		In coordination with the Guatemalan First Lady's office HELPS sends aid to the victims of Hurricane Stan. In addition HELPS Ft. Worth Medcal Team will be available in Uspantan for medical assistance.

	10/06/2005	HELPS will channel aid through our offices in Guatemala
		If you want to help, we are receiving donations in our US offices at 1-800-41 HELPS

	10/05/2005	Hurricane Stan hits Guatemala
		In Guatemala, Hurricane Stan kills over 100 and leaves hundreds of thousands homeless.

	09/27/2005	United Way and the American Chamber of Commerce in Guatemala honor HELPS with Gala Dinner
		Fondo Unido Guatemala (United Way) and AMCHAM (American Chamber of Commerce honor HELPS with the Gala Dinner of the Annual Sabores Unidos Award.

	07/25/2005	Guatemala's President meets with HELPS' President
		Guatemala's President, Oscar Berger, meets with HELPS president, Stephen Miller

	07/25/2005	Ophthalmic Innovations International donates Eye Lenses to Medical Teams
		Oregon's Eye Doctors perform successful eye surgeries.

	06/20/2005	San Antonio Medical Team returns from Sololá
		The San Antonio Medical Team led by Dr. Mike McCord had a very busy and successful week in Uspantán, Quiché.

	06/13/2005	HELPS partners with leading Agricultural Company in Central America
		HELPS partners with Disagro in an Agricultural Program.

	06/13/2005	IV American Airlines HELPS Tennis Tournament is a success in Dallas
		For the fourth time the Dallas Tennis Ams enjoyed playing side by side with some of the best Pros from the DFW area.

	05/11/2005	Guatemala's President and First Lady meet with Oregon's Team Leaders and ABC News
		Oscar Berger, Guatemala's President and Wendy de Berger, First Lady of Guatemala, meet with HELPS Volunteers and Team Leaders.

	05/03/2005	Cascade, Oregon Team has a very successful Medical Trip
		Two Medical teams from Cascade, Oregon go back to back to Sololá

	03/25/2005	The Bakersfield , CaliforniaTeam is back in the US
		The team had a busy week in the Northern Highlands.

	03/08/2005	Los Angeles Medical Team returns to the US.
		The Medical team from Los Angeles lead by Alan Lefor returns to the US after their hard working week in San Juan Scatepequez.

	02/23/2005	Darren Jack Stove Construction Team Canada
		This team now holds the stove "record":.

	02/22/2005	2005 Michigan Medical Team in Alta Verapz
		The latest Michigan team returns home

	02/17/2005	2005 Central Minnesota Medical Team Final Results
		Another great trip with Dr. Schultz

	02/16/2005	The HELPS International Raffle was held in Guatemala City.
		The HELPS International Raffle was held last night at the Guatemala City Marriott.

	02/04/2005	2005 Dallas Medical Team
		Dallas Medical Team latest surgery numbers and news.

	01/03/2005	2005 HELPS Medical season has arrived
		Each year brings the HELPS Medical "Jornadas" to the Guatemalan Highlands.

	01/03/2005	2005 HELPS Community Development and Construction Teams
		2005 looks to be a busy year for the HELPS community development and construction teams

	12/28/2004	Christmas Coffee Promotion Raises Much Needed Funds
		HELPS great specialty coffees, which represent the best Guatemalan coffees, have been positively recieved this Christmas and Holiday season.

	09/21/2004	ONIL Stove Receives International Recognition
		ONIL Stove wins Ashden Award in London

	09/17/2004	Dallas Golf Tournament Raises Much Need Funds
		The 5th Annual Helps International Golf Tournament in Dallas continues to attract talent and interest.

	08/06/2004	Helps International Receives the Monja Blanca Award
		Helps International is recognized by the Guatemalan Ministry of Defense with the Monja Blanca Award.

	07/19/2004	Central Minnesota Medical Teams Annual Golf Tourament
		The 4th annual Central Minnesota Golf Tournament at Pebble Creek Golf Course was held in Becker, Minnesota.

	07/18/2004	Teacher In-Service A Success
		More than 35 educators, artisians and translators work together to make the 6th Guatemalan teacher in-service a success.

	06/07/2004	3rd Annual Pro-Am Tennis Tournament Sees Record Turnout
		Pro-Am Tennis Tournament in Dallas raises $15,000 for Helps International Projects

	05/21/2004	Helps International Nominated for the Ashden Awards
		Helps International cooking stove designed for and used by Guatemalan women short-listed for prestigius international award.

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