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Two Worlds

Feb 102011

Villa Bahareque with its’ homes of mud, dirt and sticks and pressing poverty is a world apart from the spotlessly clean studio of a modern radio station. But Carmen Alicia Rojas has bridged these two worlds with grace and style. Carmen Alicia came to Help and Hope Center as an energetic seven year old. Her family sells garlic cloves in the market and this was to be her destiny had she not made a fateful decision to seek help with her school work at the Center. The staff not only helped her with school but also gave her the opportunity to develop her communication gift. Today she is a confident young woman who is an accomplished radio talent. Soon Carmen Alicia will begin university majoring in social communication. You may not understand Spanish but Carmen Alicia’s talent and personality come through in the following video. Enjoy!

Collegio Privado Juan Christiansen

New Help and Hope Centers, School, Success Stories No Responses »

Feb 062011

In this photo Wayne Cramer is being handed the official document to operate a private Christian school in the state of Tachira, Venezuela. Then name of the school is Collegio Privado Juan Christiansen (The John Christian School) which will be operated in Rubio, Venezuela. This document also gives us the exclusive right to use the name John Christiansen who was an early missionary to this area and who is highly esteemed here. It has been requested of us for some time to operate a school where parents could pay for the same educational services we provide for the poor. Proceeds from the school will help defray the cost of our other programs to those in need and allow us to expand our reach with new help and Hope Centers. This is a big step for us. The quick processing of this document reflects our good reputation in Tachira.

¡POR FIN!

International Child Care, Reading and Writing Program, Success Stories No Responses »

Feb 052011

Yes! I finally made it to Rubio, Venezuela on Monday, January 31st. The staff of Una Sonrisa Para Todos and I have been on the go ever since. Our first chore was to orient the new crop of college students for the Reading and Writing Program. This program is a combined effort of Andean Aid and the UPEL university in Rubio. Students take on the project to teach young children in poor communities these important building blocks to success in school. The projects are a necessary part to complete their college degree. There are many projects to choose from but the head of the university stated at their orientation that this is the best project and they were embarking on a historic occasion to be part of it. The students will present the program in the communities of Villa Bahareque, Santa Rita, La Victoria and Palmita. I am thrilled that the university holds our program in such high regard. In the photo below Gaby Andrade and Professor Aliro review the documentation required for the project.

The photo gallery below shows the student orientation, the students at their project location and photos to give you a feel for the locations where they will serve.