Empathy, understanding, and support can make all the difference. Every September, we come together to observe World Suicide Prevention Day and raise awareness around suicide prevention. This day was established by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), with the goal of raising awareness about this issue […]

John Moore, the chairman of Glasswing’s Board of Directors, is dedicated to making a lasting impact. He does that through a tireless commitment to lifting up communities—which has shone through during years of volunteering, mentorship, and giving back. We are deeply grateful to John for his constant work to empower young people and transform lives. […]

Glasswing students in Mexico City and the New York City area recently visited the studios of TelevisaUnivision, the leading Spanish-language media company. There, they learned about what goes on behind the scenes of their favorite television programs and radio stations. In Mexico City, students from our Community Schools had the opportunity to watch several shows […]

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 […]