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Computers at Maldonado!
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Perú Desert Challenge!
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This past weekend 7 members of the GVI team in Perú took to conquer the Atacama Desert. We trekked 35 kilometers in two days along a beautiful Peruvian coast, raising money for the GVI Charitable Trust.</span></span></div>
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GVI Perú Volunteer of the Week!
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The volunteers put in their all throughout the week and compete for the medal of honor that we hand out every Friday. The winner is able to decide the sandwich options for the next week... which is no small thing here in Perú! Bribes are made and friendships are won and lost over the intensity and pressure of being in charge of the lunch menu.</span></span></div>
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Construction Begins in Perú!
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History made in Itzapa, Guatemala
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUiZoEttBNuGEelg-eUthWfaaR8zR2bRGGrCHa1VE56OwFkhHUMcuJJl9uy2WYAESRxjv8-MMjzjMFumD1DuD-UUv5B8c_Oty__zeXU2jTmof6Ng2biNrxXjG6ZRJdNFZYmdKvmdVOg4/s1600/Guatemala.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUiZoEttBNuGEelg-eUthWfaaR8zR2bRGGrCHa1VE56OwFkhHUMcuJJl9uy2WYAESRxjv8-MMjzjMFumD1DuD-UUv5B8c_Oty__zeXU2jTmof6Ng2biNrxXjG6ZRJdNFZYmdKvmdVOg4/s200/Guatemala.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724303360837536146" /></a><br />Small piece of Phoenix history today in Guatemala, where the kids in our school in Itzapa are taking their exams for national qualifications, the first ones since we finally legalised earlier this year. Good luck to all of them!
View from the office in Ecuador
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSwRMUW5kYxy9hWTLnkW9FPuWzV-bhV7Kc9DJIx_Zcf3_076TA3MwSidJDJWiAjQoc-EAYVAk8Q5TTgEbR0eSUdeh_Hv1chBnkDGCCVlJ-Yin1Dgm2KZPeljvHKQrxN5qEfoQIILBv3Wk/s1600/432185_10150597766326643_632366642_9420803_1731842817_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 29px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSwRMUW5kYxy9hWTLnkW9FPuWzV-bhV7Kc9DJIx_Zcf3_076TA3MwSidJDJWiAjQoc-EAYVAk8Q5TTgEbR0eSUdeh_Hv1chBnkDGCCVlJ-Yin1Dgm2KZPeljvHKQrxN5qEfoQIILBv3Wk/s200/432185_10150597766326643_632366642_9420803_1731842817_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721272337778572194" /></a><br /><br />For anyone contemplating signing up to participate in the Ecuadorian project, this could be your view from the "office". This photo was taken yesterday in Huayrapungo, the highest of our mountain communities at 3,300 metres.
Hole fixed in Santa María, Guatemala
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPc41JINmlGxUHnhQh5CWhkTS3Pf5UogLvT8y1oGZ-luSi1YiJ8Nd-UJ3Gi6yoi6jJn_cH6VxREy2PXaiqn91h3wzf9dc22AAgcOtxPAPxU2DLUEhzrEu8D0h0-OpKpJIsw07DbsU94I0/s1600/429270_205172436249150_100002691864072_276634_1501594392_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPc41JINmlGxUHnhQh5CWhkTS3Pf5UogLvT8y1oGZ-luSi1YiJ8Nd-UJ3Gi6yoi6jJn_cH6VxREy2PXaiqn91h3wzf9dc22AAgcOtxPAPxU2DLUEhzrEu8D0h0-OpKpJIsw07DbsU94I0/s200/429270_205172436249150_100002691864072_276634_1501594392_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721272041769002978" /></a><br /><br />Recuerdan el gran "hoyo" afuera de la escuela en Santa María, Guatemala? Finalmente ya no está! y con ésto hemos ayudado y contribuido con la Comunidad, gracias Beto!
Kinder in the kitchen in Perú
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaAL9PPYu-3DyhZHWdVHTlr7SzS8QTPM0icpGN6E-bDQOI1nHFnnactE6KMjC7y_IANHwZBMMa3bdDEqM7I8lb7AdyOE8lapk9L4kaNGyUgEIMfJyRHQVnMVrN7Pdo2Ueo514Oi10y3_4/s1600/426883_10100494453193853_22224626_48543970_882426118_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaAL9PPYu-3DyhZHWdVHTlr7SzS8QTPM0icpGN6E-bDQOI1nHFnnactE6KMjC7y_IANHwZBMMa3bdDEqM7I8lb7AdyOE8lapk9L4kaNGyUgEIMfJyRHQVnMVrN7Pdo2Ueo514Oi10y3_4/s200/426883_10100494453193853_22224626_48543970_882426118_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721271658838572530" /></a><br />The volunteers at out kindergarten school at Alto Chiriguana, Perú have been coming up with great, creative ways to get the kids to be as creative as possible. Unfortunately, Latin America is well known for its copying teaching technique. The kids are constantly made to simply copy off of the board, which limits their creativity and makes it difficult at older ages to know how to let their imagination flow. Lead by Laura and Olga, the kids at Alto Chiriguana have been having pretend play time! The government just provided the school with lots of pretend kitchen equipment for the kids and if Phoenix was not in the school, it probably would not be used.<br /><br />Some of the kids were cooking on the stove, others served the ‘food’, and the lucky ones got to eat! At the end everyone participated in making sure the dishes were properly ‘washed’. The kids loved this part and we had to literally pull them away from the water in the end! At the beginning it took a little while for the kids to get into the pretend play as they don’t often get the opportunity to do things like. However, once they realized what the volunteers were allowing them to do, they were in heaven. Surprisingly enough, some of the toughest boys in the school were the ones that liked it the best! Great work girls for coming up with this idea. This is something we’re going to have to keep going to make sure the kids’ creativity grows and doesn’t get lost.
Plan Ironwoman in Ecuador
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDkYp1rCU7sqXnUTFtTdZ34s1xp_OVuDtO1Ba9ztRZxgXwJk9uOEf78K9ZqqM3KDbgVS4qUck4vAkYkQWOvYbnjbh6ZQ7ZRgDjvMHozBnKaRgvrFiBGujO5a9uqNrsYiHOkxsfDJMLJ6k/s1600/Plan+Iron+Woman%2521.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDkYp1rCU7sqXnUTFtTdZ34s1xp_OVuDtO1Ba9ztRZxgXwJk9uOEf78K9ZqqM3KDbgVS4qUck4vAkYkQWOvYbnjbh6ZQ7ZRgDjvMHozBnKaRgvrFiBGujO5a9uqNrsYiHOkxsfDJMLJ6k/s200/Plan+Iron+Woman%2521.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705351818669951122" /></a><br />Plan Iron Woman (Plan Hierro) is a community development project that aims to provide<br />pregnant mothers with the essential nutrients, including iron, for the healthy development of their children.<br />Promoting pre-natal health through the production of iron rich vegetables and pulses<br />complements the Phoenix Project’s educational goals. According to the World Health<br />Organization, improvement in nutrition before birth and up to 3 years of age have the greatest impact on the child’s future growth and development.
Reinforcement in Itzapa - Guatemala
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxuKd3iSNlFzpjYlatyI8Dv35hDFx2LwMPRZej8z45PyotOJaTvemxqcquHB1rTA3kzz6rBfPEIGOHBfTzS8MNj95I0u4c2Gt2vXPvxii_IvYX-CiA43nwuV4yIGkOpg160ItjRbeApyk/s1600/419176_10150749911240299_709060298_12246297_1200166921_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxuKd3iSNlFzpjYlatyI8Dv35hDFx2LwMPRZej8z45PyotOJaTvemxqcquHB1rTA3kzz6rBfPEIGOHBfTzS8MNj95I0u4c2Gt2vXPvxii_IvYX-CiA43nwuV4yIGkOpg160ItjRbeApyk/s200/419176_10150749911240299_709060298_12246297_1200166921_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704902644283585714" /></a><br />The reinforcement program in Itzapa is off to a great start!!! Heres Seno Louise with grade two students reviewing their morning lessons!!
Music in Maldonado - Perú
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinujhixqtv1KuoCbch7625Hyoc1hdHF8G9jXWXyHuhKgffbQTDWZndFeOhYh2cHsUm_PgqB2X0NBRZA8mCGqTwX4XbVFT7J9P3xywLExrP0ILdMyuSwD-5-nOLzDZzIs8ZhWa9GtBYthI/s1600/427530_10100417252659343_22224626_48262114_304278410_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinujhixqtv1KuoCbch7625Hyoc1hdHF8G9jXWXyHuhKgffbQTDWZndFeOhYh2cHsUm_PgqB2X0NBRZA8mCGqTwX4XbVFT7J9P3xywLExrP0ILdMyuSwD-5-nOLzDZzIs8ZhWa9GtBYthI/s200/427530_10100417252659343_22224626_48262114_304278410_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704902296573856722" /></a><br />The theme for this week at summer school was Disney/cartoons. It is a bit difficult to think of ways to link this theme to natural or social science so the volunteers at Maldonado, Peru decided to take a different approach and taught the kids about music!<br /><br />On Tuesday the kids were taught about sound and how it travels. They then split the class into three stations where they learned more about sound. They made telephones using cups and string. Another group experimented with different sound wave lengths. Using jump ropes volunteers Jamie and Kyle Anne moved the ropes either faster or slower while the kids jumped over them. The kids were all smiles and learning at the same time! On Wednesday, the kids made and decorated instruments. Some made maracas by filling bottles up with sand from outside, others made guitars by putting rubber bands over used (but washed) ice cream containers, and there were also bongos made by taping two big water bottles together. Finally, on Thursday the kids were taught about music notes and beats. They then experimented with different beats going at the same time. The best was when Fabricio (a little boy who will be entering first grade) began showing off his dance moves while everyone was keeping the beat.<br /><br />It was an incredibly fun week up at Maldonado and it goes without saying that the kids LOVED these amazing, hands on activities that the volunteers organized. Let’s see what next weeks theme, animals, brings!
Ecuador Cotopaxi Challenge almost underway
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD6nN-W0Ymi5a-Ycp8rWSUAEE8ruaTucORtgs1ys9-KVg_SnIeEzbaKIf9pjATxpBhl8tpmRsQIpU0lzx_Fh9dyzaE7S8nSKv5xDK7J4-hpC9-mL9b4gjHbx-e8nnrY2dBWXUrghm9YXc/s1600/24723_544231995454_289300708_2538855_3968042_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD6nN-W0Ymi5a-Ycp8rWSUAEE8ruaTucORtgs1ys9-KVg_SnIeEzbaKIf9pjATxpBhl8tpmRsQIpU0lzx_Fh9dyzaE7S8nSKv5xDK7J4-hpC9-mL9b4gjHbx-e8nnrY2dBWXUrghm9YXc/s200/24723_544231995454_289300708_2538855_3968042_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704901017213407650" /></a><br />As the Guatemala Challenge enters its third day, the Challengers in Ecuador are gearing up to head out on 6th Feb to take in four volcanos, culminating in the mighty Cotopaxi - best of luck to everyone - funds already raised have paid for our new "Plan Ironwoman" for better future nutrition for pregnant women, more on that later - cheers
Atacama Challenge in Perú
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoAC9baWz08JqE07tzz3cAxwXs6VKz3hsFgUQlzI1jGK72FZwsRXmDhWLwf-m8LIA59LlnE9Z404VF7SlhZW5IUPCMwFyVyeNu4jEikNeB7uPeZijdmuQyeiGP191_dYTSVpOWU0cERkw/s1600/399974_10100402040938753_22224626_48218750_1327893965_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoAC9baWz08JqE07tzz3cAxwXs6VKz3hsFgUQlzI1jGK72FZwsRXmDhWLwf-m8LIA59LlnE9Z404VF7SlhZW5IUPCMwFyVyeNu4jEikNeB7uPeZijdmuQyeiGP191_dYTSVpOWU0cERkw/s200/399974_10100402040938753_22224626_48218750_1327893965_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704183343375608386" /></a><br />It's almost time for our first GVI Phoenix Charity Challenge of 2012 to being in Perú! It's now less than a month away and we need to begin preparing. From February 17-18, twelve participants will hike along Peru's Pacific coast. So what's the real Challenge? Walking about 28 kilometers (17 miles) in 2 days though the Atacamba Desert, the driest place on Earth, in temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius (100 F).<br /><br />Day 1: Leave Arequipa at 4:00am until reaching Quilca on the coast. After a 16-kilometer hike, we will arrive at the “S” Cove where we will eat lunch. We will then continue our hike for another 8 kilometers, or about 2.5 hours where we will arrive at our campsite for the night at the Cove of Honoratos at about 6pm.<br /><br />Day 2: After breakfast, we will begin hiking again for about 4 kilometers to arrive at the Punto de Hornillos Natural Reserve. We will then return to Honoratos and get on a fishing boat that will take us to the small island of Punta Hornillos where we can appreciate sea lions in their natural habitat. We will continue in the boat until Quilca and then return back to Arequipa at about 5pm.<br /><br />Ok, so now THIS is a Challenge!
New Teacher in Santa Maria - Guatemala
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZV1YDJPTlUBoNdYbB4YjR38IkErGy0M_S2S83zEZbHxzQU_aC_JM52RDyGVJcMwE_yl3Q_nUnLbqrf53rez1esAGxdK3xSmHZF6LFsf1IYoiv8_tIrkpMUdfB5_MXSovNzawBk8oslU/s1600/431360_181567041943023_100002691864072_232758_510726626_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZV1YDJPTlUBoNdYbB4YjR38IkErGy0M_S2S83zEZbHxzQU_aC_JM52RDyGVJcMwE_yl3Q_nUnLbqrf53rez1esAGxdK3xSmHZF6LFsf1IYoiv8_tIrkpMUdfB5_MXSovNzawBk8oslU/s200/431360_181567041943023_100002691864072_232758_510726626_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704183127898706802" /></a><br />This is Elvia our new teacher paid for by Phoenix who works with us in Santa Maria, Guatemala, with the little kids
Marmite Test in Ecuador
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVz2TaxRP_xjsS803mu7qh-puueMJEyIY-fBBRhMmRdohmBRAxsoThxC7k8KAteylimK8ZqiGLTg_8Uqk3lGyGh-_z6NYewSQK-NBbciQF_932s7pPfC9HU-Rat4BJMynS9ppYj2TIX6Q/s1600/417636_10150762034724778_572074777_12302241_2092994441_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVz2TaxRP_xjsS803mu7qh-puueMJEyIY-fBBRhMmRdohmBRAxsoThxC7k8KAteylimK8ZqiGLTg_8Uqk3lGyGh-_z6NYewSQK-NBbciQF_932s7pPfC9HU-Rat4BJMynS9ppYj2TIX6Q/s200/417636_10150762034724778_572074777_12302241_2092994441_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704182672180990994" /></a><br />At Larcacunga, 1st grade were learning different types of tastes and the senses – so, of course, we tried the “Marmite, te gusta o no te gusta” test! They pretty much universally hated it, but we may still send the results into Marmite anyway – here's a picture of little Estrella “enjoying” her first taste!<br /><br />At Muenala, music lessons included an introduction to music theory and scales, and some fun with “push/pull forces” in second grade<br /><br />And at Huayrapungo, the 5th grade had their first lessons in tectonic plates. A world map jigsaw was made out of polystyrene, which the children then had to piece together again. They also had to depict how plates were pushed together to form mountains, and how the continents were formed, using plasticine.<br /><br />On top of this, the team were preparing themselves for the 2nd Ecuador Challenge started this weekend – mentally and physically, as they prepare to climb 4 volcanoes to raise funds for the project, including Cotopaxi, higher than Kilimanjaro and -22c on the summit! Good luck guys!
Itzapa starts - Guatemala
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj93TbDgc1GYy5P-9oiv8OXehMowzn9Kd0BjgDzWX-K4xe3RQN9Iysp75pMDervHoASlEZ6Rp7KE-0V7j8sUfB8ozKQUFSfVr8Tzv8QmJthbJkWKjLoN2VBdOsIYeB_g6BFnRDFhPAgCGs/s1600/396935_10150500614063691_502193690_9124693_1523848191_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj93TbDgc1GYy5P-9oiv8OXehMowzn9Kd0BjgDzWX-K4xe3RQN9Iysp75pMDervHoASlEZ6Rp7KE-0V7j8sUfB8ozKQUFSfVr8Tzv8QmJthbJkWKjLoN2VBdOsIYeB_g6BFnRDFhPAgCGs/s200/396935_10150500614063691_502193690_9124693_1523848191_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700074214865156338" /></a><br />There aren't the words to describe how it felt to be in Itzapa, Guatemala today on the first official day of school!!! Walking in and seeing all the classes with their national teachers and volunteer support was wonderful...the school running smoothly running as a team...but best of all lines and lines of smiles from ear to ear, those kids just love their new school, are proud to be there and are working their socks off - a fantastic day in the history of Phoenix!
Merry Christmas from the Phoenix Projects
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyzwZ1eo0vXrIlWVZ45QKI8orr15x3mQ1idwoZjFprVqeIs0Y0MJ03LZq1EjEGIET3lsZnlEUtmmvA_xJoG5i1jHsQM-gSTRhvYggnY3JYVfNJr4vlmtxKGK3gIpuvB4fnR9DCEJ7spW4/s1600/398694_10150557363329073_564059072_10889302_2072355258_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyzwZ1eo0vXrIlWVZ45QKI8orr15x3mQ1idwoZjFprVqeIs0Y0MJ03LZq1EjEGIET3lsZnlEUtmmvA_xJoG5i1jHsQM-gSTRhvYggnY3JYVfNJr4vlmtxKGK3gIpuvB4fnR9DCEJ7spW4/s200/398694_10150557363329073_564059072_10889302_2072355258_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690430259817622978" /></a><br />It has mainly been a week of parties and graduations in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Ecuador and Perú; Merry Christmas to everyone from Phoenix - cheers
Adios Profe Aaron - Nicaragua
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWouhBzOpFSJuKizeANnoDiAk_8aTYarvu-KozLGD3UMq1yS_Ut0TI4b3xIUmKWn1InpFD7x15rZQJ7k2awx-VNwHujUDOQqUgxIIIC_1ehcgMBUBSZrrzwF8xljfmdKPp6B2MFZD68FI/s1600/038.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWouhBzOpFSJuKizeANnoDiAk_8aTYarvu-KozLGD3UMq1yS_Ut0TI4b3xIUmKWn1InpFD7x15rZQJ7k2awx-VNwHujUDOQqUgxIIIC_1ehcgMBUBSZrrzwF8xljfmdKPp6B2MFZD68FI/s200/038.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682641262372120914" /></a><br />To say last week was an emotional one, would be an understatement, as it was time for Aaron, Nicaragua Country Director, to finally say goodbye to the project. Aaron has been working tirelessly for the last 2 years in Esteli and with his fellow staff and the all the hardworking volunteers, has been making huge advancements on the project. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_f1tdrgDSEEpeVWtxeipa8gk-QWjyIrXDgoZa-sLtfwfpY7sYUXq7xv1b-esP35Kr42tAiOWWWL_S3loFG5iVBpJUPLUrDaturP72kdfJWARKrbS8oaMnd6ngJg4FuF723Ll_1X74Gw/s1600/034.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 143px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_f1tdrgDSEEpeVWtxeipa8gk-QWjyIrXDgoZa-sLtfwfpY7sYUXq7xv1b-esP35Kr42tAiOWWWL_S3loFG5iVBpJUPLUrDaturP72kdfJWARKrbS8oaMnd6ngJg4FuF723Ll_1X74Gw/s200/034.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682641340391535730" /></a><br />He was here to get Chiriza off the ground, the school starting with just tables, whiteboards and a roof, untill today where there are 4 classrooms a kitchen and bathrooms. La Thomspon has also made huge strides, with the Incentives Scheme, Plan identidad, Secondary School Scholarships and so much more in both school. Aaron will be sadly missed by the children, staff, volunteers and the local community, but we know he will be back before too long. Cuidate Profe Aaron!
The return leg of the girls' football - Nicaragua
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhy-F-AAdRgsECHSWboki9Ve1BjTYXiqryjJcglGh5eDoDDM0O7bHvgp2vNG64yaZB-pVP4RgiFrNJGcg0m9O8VsFbQE41rrGaoyb8ZhFKdUmvqCHcEEUG9K-kZ0E5SUgUBom7b-r1vos/s1600/082.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhy-F-AAdRgsECHSWboki9Ve1BjTYXiqryjJcglGh5eDoDDM0O7bHvgp2vNG64yaZB-pVP4RgiFrNJGcg0m9O8VsFbQE41rrGaoyb8ZhFKdUmvqCHcEEUG9K-kZ0E5SUgUBom7b-r1vos/s200/082.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682258292954201186" /></a><br />It was time for the return leg of the La Thompson and Chiriza girls football match, all part of the "Nicaragua Sports Program". When going to pick up the away team to take them to the pitch, not only were the girls waiting on time (unheard of in Nicaragua), they were early!!!! It's just another example of how excited the girls were and how much these matches mean to the children in our schools.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX5Wybef4X259OXAqoLwAJXYsOoXMjTAKqxl5hWGsYAQ-VXGXj3rDX4ru0xeC1wSypjmyj3ltgb823WhcbtGvNu44_rqUahokqkRQXRg4ZWdxKVdsJYfSA4NAZPoWT41lscIGZQKhFG-c/s1600/091.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX5Wybef4X259OXAqoLwAJXYsOoXMjTAKqxl5hWGsYAQ-VXGXj3rDX4ru0xeC1wSypjmyj3ltgb823WhcbtGvNu44_rqUahokqkRQXRg4ZWdxKVdsJYfSA4NAZPoWT41lscIGZQKhFG-c/s200/091.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682258437729623458" /></a><br />This month we were able to hire a semi-profesional ref, nicknamed "el perro", so we were to eager to emphasise to the girls that they should be on their best behaviour. They did us all proud showing great sportsmanship, and el perros' bark was worse than his bite, helping to explain the different rules of the game to the girls (though that didn't stop him from brandishing a yellow card to Yaosca for an accidental handball).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOOc7A4kH9ry6LC3fr0HSIFWzoZluVtROLDz2H1cc2N0HU7683uZV6_Wucy4sdWffKq77WllUqTw4gmgrezs_vnWRu6sWdwpOeTXVZ8XOe0vTMDvl7j4mCRlgd-B37TCxKcpmhQjFgFy0/s1600/104.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 126px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOOc7A4kH9ry6LC3fr0HSIFWzoZluVtROLDz2H1cc2N0HU7683uZV6_Wucy4sdWffKq77WllUqTw4gmgrezs_vnWRu6sWdwpOeTXVZ8XOe0vTMDvl7j4mCRlgd-B37TCxKcpmhQjFgFy0/s200/104.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682258564516383570" /></a><br />The girls played out another draw, though the game wasn't without drama with poor Karelia missing a second half penalty despite being Chirizas' best player and Anielka for La Thompson would have to be the "woman of the match".<br />We just can't wait for the next game!
GVI Phoenix Anniversary Celebrations - Perú
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTEbTblmKDxQjR_UAhuAa_oKhPg8q52eEM9l5wDO3eNpvfEI6HHIZG0yXpU6u023x-_8-PFN590vlxImTI-xuHKyxBsUlyalKjHcgqG8ZPzBJ5hvlW6cKKukcb9X9taGa9KU4KZSz5k78/s1600/100_3441.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTEbTblmKDxQjR_UAhuAa_oKhPg8q52eEM9l5wDO3eNpvfEI6HHIZG0yXpU6u023x-_8-PFN590vlxImTI-xuHKyxBsUlyalKjHcgqG8ZPzBJ5hvlW6cKKukcb9X9taGa9KU4KZSz5k78/s200/100_3441.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681649011248806658" /></a><br />This past week we celebrated the anniversaries of our schools in both Maldonado and Triunfo, where we've been working since 2006. It's such a treat to be able to see the parents, teachers, volunteers, and kids all come together in celebration of the great work these schools are doing. Maldonado was practically bouncing on its foundation from all of the dancing the kids were doing...not to mention the free for all scramble when candy came showering down on them from teachers and volunteers alike! Triunfo was covered wall to wall in streamers, balloons, and glittery posters! The kids from Triunfo put on a choreographed traditional dance that was the absolute highlight of the party. Congratulations to both schools and everyone who's been there along the way making their work possible! Especially, a huge thanks to Phoenix for supporting these schools for the past 6 years and for making this celebration possible!
Animal month- Perú
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrux54URlOVnNNGB0sOOoTCibyw_jW6TQJqPQ805J1XWv_kduGPU2VYwwfgdzlrITLXhptL0jDtxQEKWRN0md7jcP6ngIXoivevHbYjCNS_1gac8RVSy2rEyLLebWkPNE5ZCnHc6jMr-k/s1600/DSC00544.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrux54URlOVnNNGB0sOOoTCibyw_jW6TQJqPQ805J1XWv_kduGPU2VYwwfgdzlrITLXhptL0jDtxQEKWRN0md7jcP6ngIXoivevHbYjCNS_1gac8RVSy2rEyLLebWkPNE5ZCnHc6jMr-k/s200/DSC00544.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676127736104106994" /></a><br />The month of November is animal month here on the Phoenix Perú projects. The animal themed events began on Wednesday November 9 when the kids at Maldonado had a great time showing off their pets in the school's annual pet day! We saw everything from guinea pigs to cockfights... An exciting day to say the least! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha57gkD7Sfr4yO0_S-YEAp99iKhAwk2ttC4foonNZ_CF4r7hu0YDPFzPdej_diD1AlpUKPkcub-sQHQy0WkNCDGxngoMhjiV-kJF6I-_zr747WidgS-8BXL0pZuncfXOrRb8RHG4T_Rmo/s1600/DSC00601.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha57gkD7Sfr4yO0_S-YEAp99iKhAwk2ttC4foonNZ_CF4r7hu0YDPFzPdej_diD1AlpUKPkcub-sQHQy0WkNCDGxngoMhjiV-kJF6I-_zr747WidgS-8BXL0pZuncfXOrRb8RHG4T_Rmo/s200/DSC00601.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676127886564642194" /></a><br />On the same day 59 kids from Triunfo took a field trip to the zoo and the following day as Maldonado also got to see all the animals up close. The kids had an awesome time looking at all of the different animals (many seeing some animals for the first time ever!) From lions, to penguins, to condors the excited expressions on the kids faces were priceless. Talk about a fun week!
Sad farewells to Sian in Perú
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6aAsVA3tWUiC_dqzxyoZDGfQRMfmlg2erhfIDobLDzHqsHD3Y7vmdXbWAPyY2w5n_FssA51kJi3Zblbbj6LVawB0kPTPIhs5gLYwLd5SrHp5ZCIlgwUwYzPEmKTGbzW9krErIRSzJ-w/s1600/379915_10100273380874553_22224626_47646714_666332674_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 124px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6aAsVA3tWUiC_dqzxyoZDGfQRMfmlg2erhfIDobLDzHqsHD3Y7vmdXbWAPyY2w5n_FssA51kJi3Zblbbj6LVawB0kPTPIhs5gLYwLd5SrHp5ZCIlgwUwYzPEmKTGbzW9krErIRSzJ-w/s200/379915_10100273380874553_22224626_47646714_666332674_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675338465956395810" /></a><br />Sadly, on Monday morning the Phoenix Peru projects had to say bye to Sian who was project coordinator at Maldonado for 4 months. Even though her stay was short, she accomplished so much. She 100% changed the kids behavior, she created a strong relationship with the 2 local teachers at the school, she provided amazing volunteer support, and created an English curriculum that has helped volunteers structure their lessons. Thank you señorita Sian for all that you’ve done, you’ll be missed!
Timetables in Machahuaya - Perú
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyZB1FZUDRU3UONrqANaPzvHOJcKuFMtPQ8O3rkLuy554pnTNiq_PnXTUYFFuwhUMvVAi3d4ytK8ElwWoYs0gY4ryaV_aYZttDnLjzLJRuxM7lbOCFD_aXNaVV3ZrYGq_fL_x9A4ilDM/s1600/387980_10150434390204881_792364880_7992305_884665612_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyZB1FZUDRU3UONrqANaPzvHOJcKuFMtPQ8O3rkLuy554pnTNiq_PnXTUYFFuwhUMvVAi3d4ytK8ElwWoYs0gY4ryaV_aYZttDnLjzLJRuxM7lbOCFD_aXNaVV3ZrYGq_fL_x9A4ilDM/s200/387980_10150434390204881_792364880_7992305_884665612_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675338177937342386" /></a><br />In one of our most recent projects at Machahuaya, the year two students Fatima and Sayda are enjoying studying the timetables. The school may not be the biggest of our schools but the children are full of energy and love to learn.
Chachani Charity Challenge conquered in Perú
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAl9s_qS_QvV3TlGEcEihaMS4RspKAheLwlx_JPbgvUfVYJXsI_IsdKRKECAafwJVouP-bLncbGgg3dPcDfduJ-ou6YGmkbUGMeuDfn9A3m3c2zSvaZafb3vzChyphenhyphenRvrY8cJzwZunXjiRA/s1600/385212_10100270267234313_22224626_47628425_1280816269_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAl9s_qS_QvV3TlGEcEihaMS4RspKAheLwlx_JPbgvUfVYJXsI_IsdKRKECAafwJVouP-bLncbGgg3dPcDfduJ-ou6YGmkbUGMeuDfn9A3m3c2zSvaZafb3vzChyphenhyphenRvrY8cJzwZunXjiRA/s200/385212_10100270267234313_22224626_47628425_1280816269_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674597511784321026" /></a><br />The Chachani Charity Challenge in Perú has been successfully completed! On day one we only hiked a short 2 hours to the campsite. Once the tents were set up and dinner had been served, everyone called it an early night and went to bed by 8pm. The earlier you went to bed the better because the wake up call for the next morning was at 12:30am! Due to the high altitude (sleeping at 5200m) and the loud wind, most Challengers didn’t get more than 30 minutes of sleep… if they were lucky! The next day was a long one with 8 hours of uphill climbing to the summit. It was worth it though to see the spectacular views and to be standing at the top of the volcano that we see every single day. After a short stay at 6095m, it was only a1 hour sand ski straight back to base camp. Everyone was so happy to be back at a lower altitude but the Challenge was not over yet! We still had to pack up our campsite and hike back to where the vehicles were waiting to take us back to Arequipa. Congratulations to everyone who too took part in the Challenge. Every single one made it to the summit, which is a huge accomplishment. Way to go!!
Plan Identidad in Nicaragua
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9lIAc98dqW_PPFAyfFxejiqceq4f1j5Wx3ytar4F7q3yrerow1mTW7kQCbRl_6C8ybFw4wgEoSry2nFLC62IMVfWMgSxuMaote-SzUHSxJ1dxZcjMZX3i91k-GJChMXpk1vOTiGFC8Dw/s1600/380493_2364278741028_1072153394_2605709_92124432_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9lIAc98dqW_PPFAyfFxejiqceq4f1j5Wx3ytar4F7q3yrerow1mTW7kQCbRl_6C8ybFw4wgEoSry2nFLC62IMVfWMgSxuMaote-SzUHSxJ1dxZcjMZX3i91k-GJChMXpk1vOTiGFC8Dw/s200/380493_2364278741028_1072153394_2605709_92124432_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674586420765570418" /></a><br />Plan Identidad has officially been launched in La Thompson, Nicaragua!! Special thanks to Karla Moran for her great work in organizing this special day and teaching the children about local dances and customs. The first Plan Identidad celebration was a huge success with over 120 children and parents joining together for food, music and dancing. Through this program we the children are learning about their local culture and customs. Below is two of the children that danced as part of the celebration!
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