Right now, the 2009 service trip is well underway. So while we wait for the trip participants' return to hear the stories (which are always memorable!), here's a video of some of the projects from the 2007 service trip.
Video by Jacob Fyda.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Nica 09: From Pacific to Atlantic
Each year the Recurso trip directors organize a service trip to Nicaragua. It takes nearly the entire school year to plan the itinerary, recruit volunteers, fundraise, collect donations, book rooms and flights, make contacts, and then manage everything while in Nicaragua! For the past few years, roughly 25 to 30 volunteers have gone to Nicaragua. They make their way starting in Managua, the capital city on the Pacific coast, to Puerto Cabezas, a rural town on the Atlantic coast. Over the years, Recurso has made lasting friendships and partnerships with several individuals and organizations in the country. These relationships we have in Nicaragua have been a great source of strength for the service trip, and support the sustainablilty of the work that we do there.
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I hope the trip is going wonderfully! Have an amazing time you all~!! - Stacey G.
ReplyDeleteBTW AWESOME BLOG. - SG
ReplyDeleteThis is great. I cant wait to make the trip!!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Global Citizens,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Danielle Agyemang and I am a Junior at the University of Florida. I am Sociology major with an interdisciplinary study in International Development and Humanitarian Assistance. I am originally from Ghana, West Africa but have had the privilege to have lived in many countries. My experiences abroad but most significantly in developing nations has made me aware to the realities in the world and passionate about development and progress. Poverty is a curable disease that does not receive the attention it deserves. Through spreading awareness and evoking positive activism, we can help remedy the afflictions burdened by poverty. Often in the midst and corruption of desperation, the voice of women are solemnly heard. I believe that it is pertinent to give an active and proactive voice to these women. In this, given the proper tools we can Empower and instill in our Global sisters pride and strength but more so be the outlet they need to brake their silence and change their situation.
I am currently the Women's Empowerment and Gender Inequalities chair/director for Recurso 2009-2010. I look forward to diligently working to bring about the activism, awareness and reform that are needed through integrity, promise and quality programming. Be on the lookout for upcoming events. I look forward to working with you all on the University Campus, Gainesville community and Global community.
Regards,
Danielle Agyemang.
Agyemang@ufl.edu