Chapter 1:
Who is behind it?
Chapter 1: Who is behind it?
Our team consist of volunteers from Switzerland and Guatemala.
Nothing is more important than gaining trust in a project. Trust that the support reaches the right places and confidence that we all work together to create history. Thanks to a small, close-knit team on the ground, regular meetings and visits, and the fact that our team is entirely voluntary, we can assure donors of this.
Faces behind the stories
Michelle Sutter
Management
Michelle founded the aid organization in 2020 and has been responsible for project and team management since then.
'I left my heart in Guatemala with these incredibly warm and valuable people who have given me a second home. Through these projects, I want to express my gratitude to these people and give back all the dedicated love they have shown me.'
Elvia Yanira Reyes
Management in Guatemala
Elvia is a lawyer and teacher in Guatemala, passionately supporting the projects.
'Supporting my community is a deep fulfillment for me. In this, I trust in God and in the kindness of many people who, like me, are helping our brothers and sisters.'
Claudia
Childcare
Claudia is responsible for the care of the children at the daycare center.
'In Guatemala, there is a lack of basic needs such as food, education, and childcare. However, through these circumstances, God has led me to wonderful people with big hearts who are willing to support us Guatemalans. Being part of Michelle's daycare team is an opportunity to help our children, teach them the path of love, and provide them with nutritious food.'
Barbara Sutter
Fundraising and Administration
Since the founding, Barbara has been in charge of fundraising and regulary visits the projects
on-site.
'I am very grateful to be able to support my daughter in her projects. Visiting the team, projects, and the supported families regularly shows me how urgently help is needed and how dire the situation is, especially for women and children.'
Anja Lindner
Organization and Coordination in Guatemala
Anja is self-employed in Guatemala and supports the projects on-site.
'I have been living in Guatemala for several years and have fallen in love with this country with its vibrant colors and friendly people. However, the challenges that many here have to overcome every day are very significant. I am a Christian and want to help wherever I can and wherever I can positively impact the lives of others.'
Elisa Frey
Social Media & Communication
Elisa works as the social media and communications manager at The M Story.
'I am excited to contribute to making this world a bit fairer and helping families and children towards a better future through my work as the Social Media and Communications Manager at The M Story.'
Evelyn
Childcare
Evelyn cares for and supports the children at the daycare center.
'I have chosen to be part of this team because the goal is to help single mothers and their children. Being a single mother myself, I understand the challenges other mothers face. Thanks to the work of our team, we can provide children with a loving environment while their mothers can work without worries.'
Jennifer
Cook
Jennifer takes care of the daily meals for the children at the daycare center.
'For me, it is a great joy to be part of this organization. Michelle is the godmother of my son Liam, and we are very close. As a young mother in Guatemala, one faces countless challenges. Thanks to the projects, women and children finally have a chance for a better future.'
Timo Brühwiler
Marketing
Timo is responsible for the online marketing presence and brand communication.
'Since the founding, I have been able to support the organization in marketing. I hope to make a meaningful contribution to society and contribute to the continuous progress of the projects.'
Deborah Pisano
Fundraising & Communication
Deborah supports us in fundraising and general communication tasks.
'With a young age, I traveled to various countries where I was confronted with the harsh reality of poverty. These experiences taught me gratitude for my own life and motivated me to advocate more strongly for disadvantaged people.'
Susana
Teacher and Childcare
Suzana takes care of the children and teaches them at the daycare center.
'As a preschool teacher, I can certainly contribute to the education and development of the children. It is incredibly rewarding for me to work with them, incorporating their creativity and problem-solving abilities, nurturing their imagination, and most importantly, teaching them to have fun and enjoy learning.'
Vivian Balsiger
Social Media & Communication
Vivian takes care of the content for social media and online media.
'Through my profession as a flight attendant, I have witnessed the beauty of many countries, but also their social injustices and poverty. This motivates me to advocate for underprivileged children. As an intern at The M Story, I aim to make a sustainable contribution to provide them with a better future.'
Allan Ruiz
Safety and Driver
Allan is responsible for the security and the supervision of the daycare center.
'I am delighted to play such an important role at The M Story, ensuring the safety of the children and the team. In a country like Guatemala, this is of the utmost importance.'
You
Intern
Do you want to contribute to sustainable change? We look forward to receiving your application.
'I am an open, culturally enthusiastic, and flexible individual who enjoys working in an international team. I am eager to take on new challenges within an NGO to make a social impact.'