My Goals: GROW 2013
I traveled to Central America a few years ago, but at this point I have a feeling GROW 2013 will be nothing like I have previously experienced. I have many expectations about the trip, some of which...
View Article25 hours until GROW!
So we leave tomorrow for Siuna! In 25 hours, I will be getting on a plane. That is very soon. I’m pretty anxious but not in a bad way, more like I just want to be there already and skip all the travel...
View ArticleA Dream Come True
The first few days in Siuna have been incredibly exciting and informative. Today and yesterday we visited the site where the shelter is going to be, and met several members of the Commission for Women,...
View ArticleAn Insightful Model for Our Future
This week we have been visiting Bilwi, the capital city of La RAAN, to meet with the Salud Sin Limités organization here and visit the women’s shelter to learn more details about how it functions, how...
View ArticleShelter Update!
Over the past two days, we have begun our first work with the shelter fence! We woke up early in the morning on Friday to get to work, but things slowed a little bit when we had to stop to find fresh...
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Pleasantly Surprised
The community in Siuna is much more supportive than I had ever imagined. Before arriving, I only thought that Salud Sin Límites, the Women’s Commission, and the Mayor were involved. I wasn’t expecting...
View ArticleWeek 3: Typical Day in Siuna
It’s our last full week in Nicaragua and the GROW team minus Eliza sitting here in our little technology corner of Juan’s living room, all in our respective chairs with our laptops, as it rains outside...
View ArticleDeveloping the New Project
Over the past couple of days, we have been brainstorming with Juan to plan our next project. As of right now, Salud Sin Limites has 2 major projects, one of which is the shelter and the prevention of...
View ArticleDiscussing Next Project: Salud Sin Límites Knows Best
It is very interesting how non-governmental organizations (NGOs) pick their projects in Siuna, Nicaragua. Actually, I would bet that most NGOs around the world, including NGOs in ‘The West’ function as...
View ArticleBilwi!
We woke up on Tuesday feeling a little apprehensive about the day ahead. The bus ride the day before had disheartened everyone a bit, especially Eliza who unfortunately had been sick for the whole...
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