Una escuela nueva

Off to Nicaragua again to begin the construction of a new school outside El Sauce. We have a group of 16 heading down for the week (Linking Hands for Learning, formerly Avon for Nicaragua). 

Last week, HF-L Middle School students and staff raised over $1000 to help with the school construction. This school will cost about $12,500 to build (including materials, transportation, and paying local workers). The school will service about 25 families and provide a safe environment for their children to learn. 

I am looking forward to seeing the many friends I have made over the past year, as this will be my 3rd trip down to El Sauce. I am staying with a new host family, so I am also excited about connecting with new people and improving my Spanish-speaking skills. 

Thanks to everyone for their continued support and encouragement of my travels and work in Central America. It has been a truly rewarding experience, and I can't wait to share the progress of our upcoming project!