Chile
Building empathy between young Chileans and their pets
“I think she was really sad… I didn’t really value her, I just left her lying around in the backyard.” – says Sofía about her dog Amanda. Sofía is only 11 years old and she Read more…
Spotlight
The Wisdom of a Homeless Man
Gestures of Humanity Nelson welcomes the GAAP team to his home Nelson is our Spotlight story this month. Nelson lives in a small, miserable shack in Valdivia (Chile) with his two cats. He is disabled Read more…
Responsible Pet Care
A Tiny Kitten’s Mighty Battle
While most would agree that uncertainty is simply a part of life for us all, for those living in the streets, uncertainty is a constant and unavoidable companion. Pooh and Mickey were born on the Read more…
Responsible Pet Care
Pasillo
When Paula called about a dog in trouble on the University grounds, we grabbed our box of supplies, collars, muzzles and leashes and jumped in the truck to see if we could lend a hand. Read more…
Homeless People & Pets Project
Taking the GAAP Clinic to the streets.
August 22 was our day to head out and visit some of our homeless clients and pets. Although the afternoon was rainy and cold here in Valdivia, we really didn’t want to cancel our outing, Read more…
Responsible Pet Care
Don José’s grief and recovery.
At the GAAP Clinic, many of our clients are students, senior citizens, families from rural areas and people living with very limited budgets and little knowledge about pet care. A big part of our mission Read more…
Guatemala
Todos Santos, Guatemala: Celebrating 10 Years of Impact
“Quite simply, the experience changed my life.” – International Volunteer “I am very appreciative of you all, we have seen a big change in the community.” – Todos Santos Community Member It’s hard to believe Read more…
Conservation Program
GAAP Nature Discovery Center: Awakening Children’s Awe and Respect for Nature (Part II)
Part I of this two-part blog series told the story of why we decided to launch the new GAAP Nature Discovery Program as part of a larger movement to protect the native Valdivian rainforest. Part Read more…
Conservation Program
GAAP attends the International Land Conservation Network conference
In January 2018, Guillermo Pérez (a GAAP co-director) attended the International Land Conservation Network (ILCN) congress, held in Santiago Chile, to learn about the latest policies and financial incentives behind land conservation for Chile and Read more…
Conservation Program
The GAAP Nature Discovery Center: Awakening Children’s Awe and Respect for Nature
“It is not half so important to know as to feel when introducing a young child to the natural world.” – Rachel Carson For years the GAAP founders, Elena and Guillermo, have watched as the Read more…