This fall, International Esperanza Project (IEP) will host our most anticipated event of the year—our 2025 Gala. I am honored to invite you to become a sponsor for this unforgettable evening, taking place on November 8th at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas.

The gala is more than a celebration. It is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when people come together with a shared purpose: to create lasting, life-changing impact. It will be a night of hope, transformation, and inspiration, and we would be privileged to have you by our side.

At IEP, our mission is rooted in three pillars:
Impacting Homes. Impacting Health. Impacting Education. Through these pillars, we work hand in hand with families in Guatemala to build stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.

By sponsoring our gala, you become part of this story. You’re not just supporting an event—you’re fueling real, measurable change. Your sponsorship also offers meaningful visibility and recognition for your business or your personal commitment to this mission.

A limited number of individual tickets are available — but we encourage you to secure your spot now by becoming a sponsor and making a bigger impact.


Michelle Hollaender
Founder & CEO

OUR VISION

International Esperanza Project strengthens communities in Latin America from the inside, out, partnering to create impact through lasting improvements to homes, healthcare, and education -- so everyone can realize the future they hope for.

IMPACTING HEALTH

We provide high-quality medical care to those who otherwise would have no access. Teams of passionate medical volunteers worldwide travel to Chimaltenango throughout the year to set up one-week clinics and surgical centers. Each clinic team attends to hundreds of patients, and surgical teams perform life-changing surgeries.

IMPACTING HOMES

Our volunteer teams install smoke-free stoves and water filters in the homes of families who cook on open fires. The stoves eliminate smoke in the home, use 60% less wood, and reduce the risk of burns in children. Women regain a full day of time each week since they need to gather less wood. The water filters provide clean and safe drinking water and prevent waterborne illnesses.

IMPACTING EDUCATION

Our school program educates over 350 students annually, starting with Montessori education through High School. The education program provides each student with school supplies, textbooks, extracurricular activities, and technology. Last year, IEP celebrated its first graduating class from High School. The BookTuk® Mobile Education program, which includes books and teachers, addresses learning deficiencies by offering tutoring classes. Additionally, IEP offers vocational training for men and women through an Adult Trade Training Program, which aims to promote financial independence and empower individuals to build a brighter future.

OUR VISION

IMPACTING HOMES

To reduce the risk of injury and illness from open-fire cooking and unclean drinking water, IEP installs smoke-free stoves and water filters in homes.

IMPACTING HEALTH

IEP provides free medical assistance to those who lack even basic healthcare, including primary care, eye exams, dental care, and surgical procedures.

IMPACTING EDUCATION

IEP’s School Impact Program aims to improve entire communities from the ground up by focusing on a community’s most valuable resource: its children.