A program to be developed through a fellowship from Queen's University and continues through donations from the community. We serve rural schools within the jurisdiction of Yucuaiquin de La Union. Un programa comenzado con la asistencia de la Universidad de Queen's y que continua por medio de donaciones de la comunidad. Nuestro programa sirve a las comunidades del sur de Yucuaiquin, La Union, El Salvador.
Monday, 10 September 2012
Friday, 7 September 2012
Finally able to access the internet without having to travel 45 minutes into the city! The mobile internet is not a quick or reliable but it is all I have. If pages take too long to load, they simply do not load. I am hoping this post will make it up. It has been almost two weeks since my arrival in El Salvador. After getting my house 'in order' and visiting my grandmothers, I have already begun the work. I have met with the school director who invited me to the parent/teacher advisory board meeting this week to present on my project.
Everyone was thrilled to hear about the work that is to be completed and I even got a few names of individuals interested in being on the steering committee! That was a fruitful meeting.
I have also met with three informal community leaders (in various capacities, i.e. store owner, religious leader, political representative in the municipality) to let them know of the work that I hope to begin with various local schools. All positive feedback so far.
The next few weeks, I will be working directly from the school in Las Marias, the principal has graciously allocated some space for me which is excellent because I will have more direct access to teachers, parents and the principal. I plan to set the first committee meeting by the end of September and have our first town meeting by mid to late October depending on how quickly we identify the person who will be working with me.
I hope my timelines are not too ambitious as I have learned that things move a little more slowly here, even meetings. It has been wonderful to hear much of the history of the community and I have enjoyed the openness with which I have been received.
Everyone was thrilled to hear about the work that is to be completed and I even got a few names of individuals interested in being on the steering committee! That was a fruitful meeting.
I have also met with three informal community leaders (in various capacities, i.e. store owner, religious leader, political representative in the municipality) to let them know of the work that I hope to begin with various local schools. All positive feedback so far.
The next few weeks, I will be working directly from the school in Las Marias, the principal has graciously allocated some space for me which is excellent because I will have more direct access to teachers, parents and the principal. I plan to set the first committee meeting by the end of September and have our first town meeting by mid to late October depending on how quickly we identify the person who will be working with me.
I hope my timelines are not too ambitious as I have learned that things move a little more slowly here, even meetings. It has been wonderful to hear much of the history of the community and I have enjoyed the openness with which I have been received.
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
Book donations - Wish List
I have created an Amazon.com wish list for books that we would welcome at the mobile library. I will be expanding the list as I get feedback from the teachers and community but it is a start! If you wish to donate books for the library simply search "Las Marias Mobile Library" on Amazon.com and purchase the books. They will be shipped to our address here in Canada and then forwarded to us in El Salvador.
Thursday, 10 May 2012
BOOK DRIVE
Over the next two months (May - June 20th), we are holding book drives to collect donations of new or lightly used books for the library. Picture books would be awesome but children's story books are good too! For ages 0 years - teens! Books in Spanish are preferred but we appreciate all donations.
In Ontario - send or drop off at 356 Friarhill Crescent, Kingston, ON K7M 8P5
In BC - send or drop off at 6729 Meadow Dr Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A3
In Alberta - send or drop off at 166 Pacific Crescent, Fort Mc Murray, AB, T9K 0E7
After June 20th all donations can be sent to the BC location listed above.
In Ontario - send or drop off at 356 Friarhill Crescent, Kingston, ON K7M 8P5
In BC - send or drop off at 6729 Meadow Dr Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A3
In Alberta - send or drop off at 166 Pacific Crescent, Fort Mc Murray, AB, T9K 0E7
After June 20th all donations can be sent to the BC location listed above.
Monday, 7 May 2012
I am excited to announce a partnership with SalvAide Canada who will assist with the long-term sustainability of the project by administering donations to the program. They have already provided support and guidance on how to best establish a successul development project in El Salvador. A big THANK YOU to Rene Salazar, Executive Director and also to the board of directors for your support our this project!
A little about them:
A little about them:
SalvAide Canada
SalvAide is a Canadian not-for-profit organization with charitable status accompanying the people of El Salvador since 1985 as they build social justice, democracy, and economic development. Based in Ottawa and with a nation-wide network of supporters, our mandate is to strengthen Salvadoran civil society; support sustainable, and diversified economic development in El Salvador; and be a catalyst for Canadian support of the Salvadoran people's struggle for social justice.
To find out more about their important work: SalvAide Canada
To find out more about their important work: SalvAide Canada
Thursday, 12 April 2012
During my year in El Salvador, I will be working in Las Marias de Yucuaiquin.
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