A La (Nueva) Escuela

Although teaching is never the main focus of our trip, we all agree that exposing Peruvian children to a culture apart from their own (at the very least) and gaining knowledge of the English language (our ultimate goal) is time well spent.

This year, Dr. Ivan suggested that we visit a new boarding school – where Peruvian children advanced in learning are specially placed in – to consider teaching there.

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Back In Puno (Take 6)

Between changes in membership, various fundraising efforts, a gradual shift in identity, and constantly evolving methods to help our Peruvian friends, it seems like Project Suyana is an ever-changing entity. But above all this, there remains one constant – a summer trip to Puno.

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Fundraising and Activities Update

While life goes on in Puno for the majority of the year, we always keep our Peruvian friends in mind while we're back here in the States.

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Mass Meeting Fall 2011

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Cocinas (Continued)

The bulk of our time, energy, and effort this summer went toward the continuation of the Cocina Project.

Despite our established presence in the Huanuscuro area and success in construction last year, we encountered several roadblocks in building clean burning stoves in the campo.

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Greenhouse Repair and Planting at Orphanage in Salcedo

The word orphanage carries some heavy baggage along with it. In the States, the concept of a place where children live absent of parental support and guidance is hardly a hopeful thought.

However, during our time in Peru, we encountered an excellent example of how youth can still thrive even after they no longer have contact with their mother and father.

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Daily Routine

Between the school, the orphanage, the campo, the market, the internet cafe, climbing mountains, riding in boats, floating on islands, and playing fronton, it's nearly impossible to say that we have a "typical day" and we certainly don't have a hard and fast schedule to follow.

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