As part of the Real Talk campaign—which seeks to spark more authentic and honest conversations around mental health—we present “Community Voices for Mental Health.” “Community Voices for Mental Health” is a guide built from real experiences, community reflections, and everyday practices, shared by people from our communities. Contributors are from countries including Mexico, El Salvador, […]

One of the most meaningful ways to understand the impact of your support is to experience it in person. That’s why we created Learning Journeys. These are immersive experiences that invite Glasswing supporters, partners, and curious learners to visit the communities where we work.  Earlier this month, we hosted a Learning Journey in El Salvador, […]

The recognition highlights her humanitarian leadership as President and Co-Founder of Glasswing International  New York City, May 22, 2025 — TIME named Celina de Sola, the President and Co-Founder of the nonprofit organization Glasswing International, to the inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy, a list recognizing singular figures who are shaping the future of giving. The full […]

Recently, a group of philanthropists and advocates for education came together for Glasswing’s first-ever “Learning Journey.” The trip took place in Mexico City over the course of three days, with attendees including Glasswing board members, supporters, and partners. The Mexico Learning Journey wasn’t just about seeing Glasswing’s education and community-development programs in action. It was […]

NEW YORK, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Glasswing International, a nonprofit organization working in education, mental health and community development, has welcomed model and entrepreneur Valentina Ferrer to its Board of Directors. Ms. Ferrer joins the Board after working closely with Glasswing as a dedicated student mentor in New York City. A native of Córdoba, Argentina, Ms. Ferrer was crowned Miss […]

Meet Betlem. He’s 12 years old and is from Bello, Colombia, a suburb of Medellín.  He wants to be a firefighter someday. But today, his dream is simpler, more urgent: “My dream is to help people.” “I want safe places for kids to learn and play.” The Reality Behind Betlem’s Dream  Betlem attends Institución Educativa […]

We love our supporters! Today we’re celebrating one of Glasswing’s most dedicated volunteers and supporters: Patricia (PJ) Pamulo.  PJ, who was born and raised in Queens, inspires us with her compassion and commitment to uplifting others in her hometown. Inspired to Act PJ’s journey with Glasswing began in the spring of 2024, when she attended […]

This past year brought a number of milestones worth celebrating! Below are the top 10 highlights of 2024 here at Glasswing. We couldn’t have done any of it without our amazing community. A very heartfelt thank you for your dedication and support! 1. Increasing access to trauma-informed care Through SanaMente, our flagship mental health program, […]

Through Solve for Tomorrow, a global program by Samsung Electronics, students from different countries are invited to use their STEM skills to make a difference in their communities. This year, more than 120 teams entered the program. Costa Rica’s Colegio Técnico Profesional de Atenas was named regional champion for its innovative beehive project, “Apyphore.” Developed […]

Jana Pasquel de Shapiro is one-of-a-kind. She serves as a Glasswing board member, ambassador, and volunteer. She dedicates herself to her family and community while making meaningful societal change through her volunteerism.  We admire her so much that we wanted to share her story with you. As you’ll see, it’s a source of inspiration—and a […]