Our trip to Europe was an eye opening experience for us. Each country we went to taught us something different and opened our eyes to new perspectives. We were inspired by the art, the people and the history that makes Europe such a fascinating place. Traveling teaches us many things that we wouldn’t otherwise know–it’s part of why we all do it in the first place. This time, our travels emphasized that just like the people in the US, people in Europe wanted to make the world a better place. We all do. Our time here gave us more than we ever expected and propelled us to make a big decision for the direction of Life Out of the Box.
Working with the San Juan del Sur Mobile Library in Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur Library, Nicaragua
The Barrio Planta Project in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
We are expanding LOOTB into it’s fourth country alongside of Nicaragua, Guatemala and Mexico, but this time on a whole new continent: Northern Africa. Morocco, to be exact.
We couldn’t be more excited to learn about this new culture, bring you all some new beautiful products from artisans in Morocco and find out how we can make a difference. Throughout our travels in Europe, we had heard about numerous Non-Profit Organizations who were doing amazing work in Morocco as well as the beautiful products that Moroccan artisans were making there. We did a ton of research and in the end we wanted to go check everything out ourselves.
We are eager to see how we can give back to the children in Morocco and learn what their needs are. Over 4 million people live under the national poverty line in Morocco. In our eyes, every child in this world is equal and deserves the opportunity to have the tools needed to educate themselves and pursue their dreams.
San Juan del Sur Mobile Library, Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
San Antonio, Guatemala
Rivas, Nicaragua
Mayan Families in San Jorge, Lake Atitlan
The Peace Project in Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua
We are excited to announce this big move for LOOTB because expanding the company into Northern Africa brings us one step closer to our dream that we set out to make a reality just over a year ago. We initially moved to Nicaragua to create a social venture that would eventually give back to children in various countries around the world. Now Life Out of the Box will be working with artisans and giving back to children in countries throughout Central America and Northern Africa.
The Barrio Planta Project in Nicaragua
Giving to schools throughout Nicaragua
Santa Catarina, Guatemala
Los Pipitos school for disabled students in Nicaragua
We can’t wait to share this part of the world with you all through the eyes of Life Out of the Box. This adventure is as much yours as it is ours–all of your support in Life Out of the Box has made this happen. Together we will give children around the world in need the tools they need in school. Together we can support jobs for artisans in developing countries. Together we can learn about new cultures, people and countries. Together we can make a difference around the world. Together we are Life Out of the Box.
WOW! 🙂
Wow is right John! Thanks for following along with us every step of the way 🙂
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Thank you for sharing this Sunish!
We are involved in community development right next door in El Salvador. Check us out at enlaceonline.org. I love what you guys are doing. We have been to Guatemala but never Nicaragua. Keep up the dynamic life!
Awesome, we’ll check it out right now. El Salvador is right near the other countries in Central America we work with and we’d love to work there as well. Thank you so much for the suggestion and for the support!
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There is so much I love about this.
Thank you so much for sharing this!! 🙂
Quite happy to share it. I hope you continue to enjoy your ‘work’ and your journey.
Truly an amazing article, you really inspire everyone who reads your story. I am so happy there are people like you two out in the world. Your selfless kindness to the world is an amazing gift.
Thank you Kaylee, your words and support mean everything to us. You’ve supported us since the very beginning and we’ll always be grateful for that. We love you.
So excited to see the new products and photos from Morocco!! Keep up the amazing work you two do!
Thank you Lauren! We’re excited to show you the new products we develop here as well. Many more photos coming your way soon as well! 🙂
You are both badasses. I hope our works cross paths some day!
Thanks Lucas 🙂 Hope that our work paths cross some day as well!
Photography is just lovely! Story is great!
Thanks so much!!
Hello I m from morocco, very good initiative very important efforts, Thanks a lot!
You’re from a beautiful country. Thank you, we are excited to be here 🙂
Thank you, have a nice time here, Good luck
Thank you, we love it here so far!
what you guys are doing is incredible. keep following your dreams and changing the world!!
Thank you, your support means so much to us!! 🙂
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Hey!
My husband and I are Peace Corps Youth Development volunteers in Morocco and would love to connect and potentially collaborate with you about your awesome endeavor in Morocco!
Awesome, we just sent you an email! We’d love to collaborate with you here 🙂
Great job! This post is so inspirational! And the pics of these kids?!?! They are just so cute. Your site is full of these beautiful children. Just lovely!
Thank you Diana! The kids are SO cute, aren’t they? Each one motivates us to keep doing what we do, they’re all so special 🙂
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Thank you for sharing this with your readers!!
Wow! This is awesome! You guys do incredibly good work and inspire me every time I read your posts… I hope one day I´m able to do something similar as you! Keep up the good work =)
Thank you so much for your kind words + support in what we’re doing. If we can do it, so can you. The world is yours and you can do anything you want. 🙂
Thank You for sharing your beautiful inspirational story. It was awesome to see you two beautiful, caring & sharing individuals with so much appreciation in those children’s lives…
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