tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24941985389230694312024-03-12T18:54:06.731-07:00SEEDS OF HOPE PERUseedsofhoperuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12540659509120637140noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494198538923069431.post-53022444500950461982020-02-03T11:47:00.000-08:002020-02-03T11:47:30.129-08:00International Cooking Lessons in Huaraz <div class="gs" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 20px; width: 1008px;">
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Having just finished a fairly intensive degree I'd decided that it would be good for me to take a short break to practice Spanish, which I'd been learning on and off over the last several years. Instead of travelling aimlessly, looking to find myself I decided to be useful and volunteer, perhaps teaching and using my high level of Maths training. Arriving in Huaraz at Seeds I expected that I would just be spending my days with the kids, teaching Maths or English. I never expected that after school was finished I would be giving and attending cooking classes with the local Peruvians and other international volunteers.<br />
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Seeds offers English classes 4 nights a week to adults which is a great way for the volunteers to meet the locals. Conversations are often in English, Spanish and Spanglish which offers good opportunities to practice the language. The classes happen in the evenings, after school, so the topic of conversation among the hungry students often turns to food. During a couple of classes we made ourselves so hungry that we went out walking around Huaraz to buy fresh bread and picarones (Peruvian doughnuts in syrup). </div>
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I happened to be at Seeds during Thanksgiving so the American volunteers suggested we cook a thanksgiving dinner with the students from the English class, ensuring of course that the conversation was (mainly) in English since it was of course still an English lesson. Although the menu planning was led by the Americans, since no one else in their right mind would think to combine camote (sweet potato) with marshmallows, most of the cooking was done by the locals and an Englishman. The volunteers went shopping at lunchtime to the local markets, with one of the students, to hunt for bargains. Although we struggled to find cranberries (arandanos rojos), despite coming close with arandanos (blueberries) and or cherries, we did find a turkey and most of the trimmings. We hit a slight problem with the Seed's oven which didn't have a temperature control and was a bit small for the turkey but were rescued, once again by one of the locals who lived nearby and who's oven we borrowed before carrying the hot turkey a few blocks, just before dinner.</div>
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After the success of the thanksgiving dinner, the Peruvians riposted with a couple more Peruvian meals including aji gallina (chicken with yellow chilli and rice), papas rellenas (stuffed, fried potato balls), papas a la Huancaina (sliced potatoes with yellow chilli cream) and yuca frita (fried cassava, like potato but more fibrous) with a red pepper cream. While there was of course a chef-in-charge (thanks Sergio!), everyone joined in with the cooking offering contrasting advice on the correct method or the correct type of potato to use (Peru has over 4000 (yes, thousand) varieties of potato in common use, and God help you if you serve the wrong sort for that dish to a Peruvian).</div>
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Since returning home a few weeks ago I have already made aji gallina and pisco sours to try to revive some of those experiences. However it wasn't quite the same without the market shopping experience or the friendly sword fights with spatulas in the kitchen with Sergio. I'm sure I will be back in the next couple of years to buy some more ingredients and learn more recipes!</div>
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seedsofhoperuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12540659509120637140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494198538923069431.post-91427261604639212642019-11-18T06:37:00.003-08:002019-11-18T06:37:52.439-08:00From Japan to Peru<br />
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According to Webster’s
dictionary, a volunteer is… just kidding. But in all seriousness, I never
thought my life would fit my presumed mold of an international volunteer. I’m a
28-year-old military wife with an established nursing career and 2-year-old son,
living in Japan. Despite my momentously blessed life, something was still
missing. Enter Seeds of Hope.</div>
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For the last two weeks, I woke up
each morning to the noisy city of Huaraz, took in the breathtaking mountain
views while strolling to breakfast, and returned to Seeds for the morning
session. For a few hours, I’d help some teens with their various homework and
practice conversing with them in Spanish. Later, the volunteers and I would
break for lunch and enjoy the local food at one of the many cafes nearby. By
mid-afternoon, the younger children would arrive at Seeds and spend time on
their homework. Afterwards, we’d provide a snack and spend time playing. This
all sounds so standardized, but each of my days here stood out in its own
uniqueness as I developed relationships with the kids each day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Let me tell you: these kids are
something else. That’s the only way to describe it. They’re so silly,
energetic, and inquisitive. The girls would spend hours watching videos of my
son and the boys constantly asked me to translate their Spanish into Japanese.
Due to my attachments and self-admitted “mom guilt”, I could only spend two
short weeks with these kids. Though the time flew by (you know what they say
about having fun), these two weeks have been so monumentally fulfilling in
every way.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If something is missing in your
life, you might just find it here at Seeds of Hope. Meanwhile, you’ll provide
children and teens with a much-needed professor, role model, and friend. If you
can’t donate your time, please consider a financial donation (of any size!) to
help support these kids in their conquest of obtaining an education and
breaking the cycle of poverty. You won’t regret it!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">As a volunteer
with Seeds of Hope, most of your weekends will be free, in the hopes that you
will explore the surrounding areas and delve into authentic Peruvian culture. Many
travelers know Huaráz to be the nature capital of Perú; they are not wrong!
Huaráz is a great home base for many day treks, and is a convenient starting
point for many multi-day treks. However, Huaráz offers many opportunities for
cultural immersion, as well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">Many of the
previous volunteers at Seeds of Hope have frequented all (or most) of these
beautiful locations: Lagunas de Llanganuco, Laguna 69 (and Laguna 68), Laguna
Churup, Laguna Shallap, Glacier Pastoruri, and Laguna Parón. These glacial lakes
can all be reached in a day’s trek, and the scenery is absolutely gorgeous!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">The </span><b style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lagunas de Llanganuco</b><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> are two gorgeous
mountain lakes that sit near the base of Mount Huascarán, and can be visited
year-round (note that the lake changes colors based on the time of year and the
sun’s positioning); you can also visit these lakes as a stop before hiking to
the famed </span><b style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Laguna 69</b><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">. Laguna 69 is
the most popular day-trek in the Andes mountains, due to its almost unbelievable
turquoise color and spectacular backdrop; you will also pass by </span><b style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Laguna 68</b><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> during your trek to Laguna
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">The trek to </span><b style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Laguna Churup</b><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> is slightly
technical (as you must climb several steep rock faces and cross a river in
order to reach the laguna), but it is well-worth the effort expended! </span><b style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Laguna Parón</b><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> is easier (it is
considered a great accommodation hike) and many believe it to be the most
beautiful lake in the Cordillera Blanca, as it is surrounded by glaciers on
three sides. The walk to </span><b style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Glacier Pastoruri
</b><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">(the largest tropical glacier and an international symbol of climate
change) can be accomplished in thirty minutes. Lastly, while it is possible to
reach </span><b style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Laguna Shallap</b><span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> in a day-trek,
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">Sometimes,
volunteers have free time either before or after their placement. During that
time, several previous volunteers have decided to complete a multi-day trek.
Some of the most popular multi-day treks include Huayhuash circuit, Santa Cruz
trek, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ishinca </b>trek, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Quilcayhuanca </b>trek, and the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cayesh</b> trek. The first two hikes are
the most well-known; depending on your fitness level, the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Huayhuash</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">circuit </b>can
take between seven to twelve days, while the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Santa Cruz</b> trek can be accomplished in two to four days. For most
participants, we recommend that you hire a guide for the trek; however, if you
have wilderness experience, it is possible to complete the hike without a guide,
as the trails are well-marked (during the dry season). For more information about
a volunteer’s experience with the self-supported Huayhuash trek, read this: <a href="https://travelngsouthamerica.wordpress.com/2018/02/15/huayhuash-circuit">https://travelngsouthamerica.wordpress.com/2018/02/15/huayhuash-circuit</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">Lastly, as Huaráz
is surrounded by the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cordillera Blanca</b>,
there are many nevados to climb! Some of the most popular peaks to conquer are <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Pisco</b>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Urus</b>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Alpamayo</b>, and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Huascarán</b>. If you elect to climb a
mountain during your free time, it is imperative that you hire a guide, as the snow/ice
conditions can – and do – change frequently. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">If outdoors-y
stuff really isn’t your thing, there is still plenty to do in Huaráz! For
instance, there are many outdoor markets (such as the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">mercado central</b>), with vendors selling anything that you could ever
imagine. Some vendors offer live guinea pigs, while others try to convince you
that you need to purchase their cow intestines. Others are selling peeled garlic,
while others hawk clothing with misspelled English words. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria" , serif;">Right outside of
Huaráz, you can visit the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Templo de Wilkawain</b>,<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>and soak in natural hot springs at the
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">baños termales de Monterrey</b>. You could also take a day trip to view the strange-looking <b>puya raymondi </b>plant. Additionally,
there is a cool pottery market in nearby <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Taricá</b>,
and the pre-Incan ruins at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Chavín de
Huantar </b>are only a day trip away. Or you could just hop on a random combi,
and explore the pueblito where you end up! </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Dirt roads outside of Huaráz</td></tr>
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For those who have a strong desire to escape the mountain scenery, you can visit the beaches of <b>Trujillo</b> during a long weekend, where the surfing is great! Additionally, there is always something to do in the capital city of <b>Lima</b>.<br />
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Adventure awaits!seedsofhoperuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12540659509120637140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494198538923069431.post-36729118174115583272018-03-01T06:40:00.002-08:002018-03-01T06:42:17.127-08:00A Day in the Life of a Seeds of Hope Volunteer<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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for you to cook eggs, or anything else that your stomach desires. Outside of
the apartment, the street vendors are setting up their carts for the day, but
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slice of peeled fruit) on the way to the school for S/. 1 (less than 50¢ USD).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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attempt to engage you in tournaments of UNO! in a valiant attempt to distract
you from the academic advances that are planned for the day. After roughly
thirty minutes of recreo (during which the students arrive), students go to
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stands) will offer a fixed two or three course menu for S/. 5 to S/. 7 (around
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time to check social media, read, update your blog, or whatever other
activities you enjoy. Some volunteers choose to go to the gym; others prefer to
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get to do it all over again! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria math" , serif;">Lorenzo is the oldest of six children, and grew up in a small town near Vista Alegre, which is across the river from the main town of Huaraz. His father died seven years ago, so as a result, he has assumed a caretaker position for his family. He believes that obtaining an education will allow him to better provide for his family, and is incredibly grateful for the assistance provided to him by Seeds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria math" , serif;">Lorenzo has attended Seeds of Hope for the last ten years; here are some photos from when he was a student:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria math" , serif;">When Seeds of Hope purchased a new computer -- thanks to all who contributed to last year's technology campaign! -- we voted, and ultimately decided to give the old computer to Lorenzo so that he can complete his studies in a more efficient manner. Additionally, the use of the computer for his studies will give him a leg up in comparison to other students in his class, who don't have as much technological knowledge as Lorenzo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria math" , serif;">Today, Lorenzo took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions about his career path and his responsibilities at Seeds:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria math" , serif; font-size: small;"><b>University:</b> </span><span style="font-family: "cambria math" , serif; font-size: small;"><a href="https://campus.uladech.edu.pe/">ULADECH Católica</a>, which is a private university here in Huaraz. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria math" , serif; font-size: small;">The traditional carrera (student path) is five years here in Peru, and I have two years to go. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria math" , serif; font-size: small;">I am going to make connections with local business owners so that I can find a job. [Editor's note: in Peru, job offers are only extended upon graduation, and is primarily based on who you know, so building a strong network is crucial].</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria math" , serif; font-size: small;">It's something that I have always enjoyed, and I have wanted to be an engineer ever since I was a child. Many children at Seeds want to be an engineer as well, because they enjoy drawing and designing things. I hope that I have inspired other students to follow in my footsteps and study engineering at the local university.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria math" , serif;">I would love to design bridges. Bridges are vital parts of construction because they allow for the transport of goods from one location to another. If a bridge breaks during the rainy season, it could leave many families without sufficient foodstuffs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria math" , serif;">Seeds of Hope pays for my tuition at university, which currently costs $100 USD per month. This tuition only covers the cost of my classes, and the student matriculation fees increase every year. [Editor's note: you can donate to Lorenzo's university fund <a href="https://www.omprakash.org/global/seeds-of-hope/crowdfund/student-sponsorship-program---2018">here</a> and leave a comment stating that it is for Lorenzo]. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria math" , serif;">I was in second grade [de primaria] and was nine years old.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria math" , serif;">Now that I have the opportunity to help other children as I once was helped, I realize how important it is to set attainable goals so that one day, I can fulfill my goals. I have learned how empowering that education is, and I enjoy sharing this knowledge with younger students [editor's note: he is a wonderful mentor for the children at Seeds of Hope]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria math" , serif;">I love teaching the children. I am responsible for the students in secundaria [middle school], and help them with their homework during the school year. During the summer (which is now), I create remedial lesson plans and implement them so that the students can have a review of important concepts. </span></div>
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For the last few weeks, we have been hosting sessions in the mornings from 9am until 12pm, since it is summer vacation here. During the afternoons, the students have the opportunity to just be children and entertain themselves (or work to earn money for their families). Our lessons this time of year are remedial work, so that the students do not forget what they learned during the previous school year. We believe that this constant review helps the students to get off to a stronger start when school begins again!<br />
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The schedule is as follows: Monday (reading and writing), Tuesday (mathematics and art), Wednesday (science and geography), Thursday (grammar and history), and Friday (various activities, usually sports or movies). Each lesson lasts roughly an hour, and then the students are allowed thirty minutes of recreational time, during which they generally elect to play UNO! or sports outside. Following recreo, we ask the students to wash their hands, pray as a group, and then provide a nutritious meal for the students. Once they have completed their meal, the children are required to brush their teeth. This way, students remain accustomed to the Seeds schedule, and it will not be difficult to transition back to schoolwork. The volunteers are responsible for lesson planning, so even though there is no afternoon session at Seeds, there is still plenty of work to be done!<br />
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Just like during the school year, Fridays are our fun days. This year, we have been incredibly lucky with the rains, and have been able to visit the park most Friday mornings. The children absolutely love playing soccer with the teachers! We try to stress the importance of physical activity during this time outdoors, as exercise is important for both a healthy mind and body.<br />
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All in all, we believe that our summer program is a great transition for students from the holiday season into a new school year. However, with a new academic year comes new expenses...<br />
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The cost of enrolling in public school in Peru is free, but the student is required to purchase books, writing utensils, paper, shoes, and uniforms. Many of the Seeds of Hope children do not have the funds to do so; as a result, we do our best to help the students whenever possible. This time of the year, we are collecting money to purchase school supplies and uniforms.<br />
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You can make a one-time donation of $25 which will cover the costs of one student's uniform and school supplies, or you can sponsor a child for the entire year. The year-long sponsorship consists of 12 monthly payments of $25, and the money goes directly towards the costs of providing a nutritious meal on weekdays for the students, ensuring that the Seeds of Hope school is stocked with adequate teachable materials, and the occasional field trip. Our goal is for each of the 55 students at Seeds of Hope to be sponsored for the entire academic year! On our Facebook page, there are photos of the students who regularly come during the summer months. Once school starts again, we will post photos of all students on our Facebook page and you can let us know if you are willing to sponsor a child by leaving a comment. You can learn more about the year-long sponsorship program at our website, <a href="http://www.seedsofhope.pe/">www.seedsofhope.pe</a><br />
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Additionally, we are subsidizing the costs of attending university for former Seeds graduated, to incentivize the prospects of continuing their education. We have several students enrolled at the local university right now, and they are studying engineering!<br />
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Each final donor (whether is be for one month or one year) will receive an electronic photograph and some basic information about the child that they are helping to attend school. The sponsored student will also write a hand-written thank you note to be mailed to the donor, but we cannot make any guarantees about the promptness of the Peruvian postal system.<br />
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You can donate to the Student Sponsorship Campaign at the following link: <a href="https://www.omprakash.org/global/seeds-of-hope/crowdfund/student-sponsorship-program---2018" target="_blank">https://www.omprakash.org/global/seeds-of-hope/crowdfund/student-sponsorship-program---2018</a> Thank you so much for your continued support of Seeds of Hope! Our program would not be possible without generous contributions from donors like you!seedsofhoperuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12540659509120637140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494198538923069431.post-45680135584284051402018-01-10T07:31:00.001-08:002018-01-10T07:31:11.348-08:002017 Year-End Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi everybody, thank you for your continued interest and support in the Seeds of Hope - Peru organization! Since our last newsletter, several exciting events have occurred, including the Santa Dash, technology campaign, and Christmas party. Continue reading to learn more about what we have been up to for the last six months!</div>
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Since the middle of the year, we have been raising funds in order to purchase a new computer for the school, additional tablets (such as iPads or Kindle fires), and to update the current wifi router at the school. </div>
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We raised over $3000, and will be purchasing the new computers later this month, so be on the lookout for another update! Additionally, we received three tablets as a donation, which the students love utilizing for their advanced studies.</div>
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On December 17, we hosted our annual Santa Dash race to raise money for the continuation of the feeding program for the current year. The children had an amazing time dressing up in rented Santa suits and racing to a local mirador. Read more about the success of the event here (including additional photos and quotes from students): <a data-cke-saved-href="http://seedsofhoperu.blogspot.pe/2018/01/santa-dash-2017.html" href="http://seedsofhoperu.blogspot.pe/2018/01/santa-dash-2017.html" target="_blank">http://seedsofhoperu.blogspot.pe/2018/01/santa-dash-2017.html</a></div>
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On December 23, we hosted our annual Christmas party. Throughout the week, we have been busy purchasing and wrapping gifts for every child; however, the excitement on their faces upon opening their personalized gift was worth all the effort, and more! Before opening presents, each age group of students performed a traditional dance that they spent the last week practicing; it was really cool to see the children share their culture with us and take pride in their heritage (some videos have been uploaded to our Facebook page: <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/SeedsOfHopePeru/" href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/SeedsOfHopePeru/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/SeedsOfHopePeru/</a>). We ended the Christmas party with slices of panetón (sweet bread with candied fruit inside) from a local bakery, and hot chocolate prepared by Chef Wily - so delicious!</div>
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Many graduates of the Seeds of Hope program elect to continue their education. We try to help them finance their studies in every way that we can; several of these students return to the school to help tutor younger children in their free time. </div>
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Jair is beginning his first year in environmental engineering; Jayumi is beginning her first year in environmental engineering as well. Yelisca is starting her first year in sanitary engineering, while Anita is beginning her second year in sanitary engineering. Lorenzo is currently in his third year at university, studying civil engineering, while Wilbur is in his last (fifth) year at university, studying engineering of mines. Wily is in his first year at teaching school, and Carmen is in her last (fifth) year at the technical school for accounting. </div>
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Milena, one of the most intelligent and dedicated students at Seeds, is still in her last year of high school. She has her eye on acceptance to the prestigious engineering of mines program, assuming she does well on the college entrance exam.</div>
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New Volunteers!</h2>
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In the beginning of December, our new volunteer coordinator (far right) arrived; in the middle of December, Hannah joined us from Ecuador. This week, Taylor came from the USA (center left), and Rebekah arrived from the UK! </div>
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In the next couple of weeks, our volunteer coordinator will begin work on the student sponsorship program. This fundraising campaign is to raise money to cover the school supplies of the 55+ students at Seeds of Hope, so that they can succeed in their studies at either primaria, secundaria, or universidad. Be on the lookout for a follow up blog post and / or e-mail in the coming weeks!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Santa Dash has been a Seeds of Hope fundraiser for the last five years; this event is an excuse to have a great time here in Peru, while the organization receives many end-of-year donations from donors around the world. This year, the Santa Dash raised money for the continuation of the feeding program for the 2018 calendar year. (The campaign page will be active until year-end: https://www.omprakash.org/global/seeds-of-hope/crowdfund/santa-dash-2017---seeds-of-hope). </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Many children at Seeds of Hope are at risk for malnutrition because they do not receive enough protein in their diets. At Seeds, we strive to combat malnutrition by providing a protein-rich meal following each session at Seeds. We believe that children who are well-fed are </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Me gusta mucho [el] santa dash porque corremos y me encanta correr vamos con gorros y esperó mucho este momento Santa Dash. Navidad y mi cumpleaños que es el 27 de diciembre me encanta esa fecha mucho.<i> </i></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>[I loved the Santa Dash because we ran and I love to run. We went with [Santa] hats and I waited a long time for this event. Christmas and my birthday which is the 27 of December [are coming soon] I love this time of year so much.] </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">La carrera de Santa Dash estaba muy bonito y estaba cansado lo que nunca y momento que llegar segundo pero estoy feliz. Algo es algo. Bravo. Luego llevemos en Seeds y miremos la Pantera Rosa. Luego comimos rico y me fui a mi casa y le conté a mi mamá. Fin. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>[The Santa Dash race was very lovely, and I was tired more than ever. I came in second but I am happy. Well, that's just how things go. Afterward, the teachers took us back to Seeds, where we watched the Pink Panther. Later, we ate delicious food and I went home and told my mom everything about the day. The end]</i></span></div>
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seedsofhoperuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12540659509120637140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494198538923069431.post-46540635090568998252017-12-19T04:41:00.003-08:002017-12-19T04:41:55.950-08:00¡Bienvenidos a Huaraz, Profe Mel!Hey everybody! For those who haven't yet met me, my name is Melanie and I am the new volunteer coordinator here at Seeds of Hope. I arrived in Huaraz about two weeks ago, and have been spending my days thus far managing the upcoming Santa Dash campaign, updating Seeds of Hope's social media channels, tutoring in the afternoons, exploring Huaraz, and shopping at the local market. I will be working with Seeds of Hope through April 2018, but expect to continue answering emails until August (when the next volunteer coordinator arrives).<br />
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This is not my first time in South America; in 2016, I spent a semester studying at the Facultad de Economia y Negocios in Santiago de Chile. During those five months, I fell in love with the Latin culture, and vowed to return soon. I spent an additional month in Peru before returning home; I worked with STRIVE as a mentor to high school student-athletes and taught English at a local elementary school in Pisac (Pisaq as spelled in Quechua). After graduating with honors from the University of South Carolina Honors College with majors in International Business, Economics, and Spanish (minor: Latin American Studies), I decided that it would be in my best interest to take a gap year before beginning law school. After researching a variety of non-profit organizations in South America, I decided to accept the volunteer coordinator position at Seeds of Hope. I love the efficiency of this organization, and the long term impact that this program has on the lives of children in Huaraz (see previous blog posts regarding student success stories).<br />
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My Spanish is pretty decent thanks to my time in Chile, so I have decided to take on the challenge of learning basic Quechua during my free time in Huaraz. Quechua is still commonly spoken by the mountain people, as it is an indigenous language with a storied history. Fun fact: I wrote and defended my senior honors thesis on the Incan chasquis (messengers) in Spanish, and my research would have been a lot easier if I had some working proficiency of the Quechua language.<br />
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Last weekend was the Santa Dash (more information and pictures coming in a future post); and even as an avid runner, I struggled to catch my breath in the thin air. However, it was a lot of fun to run with the children, and I loved having the opportunity to share the joy of my sport with others!</div>
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All in all, I am excited to see what the next five months bring! Also, be on the lookout for two additional posts later this week -- one is about the Santa Dash, and another is a general update.</div>
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seedsofhoperuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12540659509120637140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494198538923069431.post-42220277635373398092016-10-04T07:33:00.002-07:002016-10-04T07:34:53.457-07:00Life of a VolunteerTwo years ago I volunteered with Seeds of Hope for just two weeks. During that time, my perspective on the world shifted significantly. Getting to know the 50 or so kids that we service while living with an apartment full of international volunteers was an experience that challenged my assumptions and outside perspective. My sheltered American life could only teach me concepts from a distant position rather than through authentic experiences. Not only did I get to engage with diverse groups of people in Huaraz who belonged to a different socioeconomic status than me, but I got to discuss topics with volunteers such as their concerns for their country's political direction as well as our differences in upbringings. However, the most impactful part of the trip was working with the kids. Previously serving in my local community in Akron, Ohio, it became obvious these Peruvian students showed more respect to me even though I struggled with communication via Spanish. They receive little to no governmental support in a financial position much worse than my country's inner cities yet they show up cheerful and optimistic nearly every day.<br />
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As the average stay of a Seeds volunteer is often more than a month, some symptoms of culture shock are expected. This is no luxury vacation for sure! I am adjusting to life without a microwave, good water pressure, and a level of inability to communicate with locals. I miss my college friends and the conveniences of living in a developed country (I spent over an hour washing my clothes by hand yesterday). However, leaving my comfort zone in the US brings many life lessons and experiences that would not be possible otherwise. A new environment with new responsibilities has shifted my identity while humbling my confident attitude from my country. I have no regrets and look forward to planting my roots here...at least temporarily.<br />
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seedsofhoperuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12540659509120637140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494198538923069431.post-10866801855736624332015-12-04T04:50:00.001-08:002015-12-04T04:50:45.525-08:00On the Third Day of Seeds of Hope, an education gave to me...Jeferson shares why Seeds of Hope and the education he receives here is important to him.<br />
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This year, we are asking our friends to please consider making a donation to Seeds of Hope this holiday season or during your end of year giving. Please help us reach our goal of $1,500 USD! Every bit helps us give our students the invaluable gift of an education.<br /><br />To make your donation today, click <a href="https://www.omprakash.org/DonationForm/form/TwelveDaysofSeedsofHope">DONATE</a>.<br /><br />Thank you for your ongoing support! Happy holidays!seedsofhoperuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12540659509120637140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494198538923069431.post-88426398083552113782015-12-02T07:34:00.002-08:002015-12-02T07:34:33.639-08:00Twelve Days of Seeds of Hope: Day 2<span class="mc-toc-title" style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.8px;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">We continue our holiday campaign with the a few words from Belizario about his experiences at Seeds of Hope!</span></span><br />
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<span class="mc-toc-title"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Every day, the staff and volunteers at Seeds of Hope work hard to make a difference in the lives of 58 children and adolescents here in Huaraz. </span></span><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 20.8px;">We could try to explain to you why our work at Seeds of Hope is important, but we thought that our students could explain it better themselves!</span><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 20.8px;"> </span><strong style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 20.8px;">For the next “Twelve Days of Seeds of Hope”, students will be sharing what Seeds of Hope has meant to them and the impact it has had on their lives. Make sure to tune in to our each day!</strong></div>
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seedsofhoperuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12540659509120637140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494198538923069431.post-73827654126928347112015-11-09T05:43:00.001-08:002015-11-09T05:45:03.160-08:00UPDATE: Construction on Alex and Carlos' home is complete!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqpYYkAeuLPBGAi5K81CU5w793oeanYp7g6QkwjL4n1qQboBJ2a_SQoewMEFVVT9JzGwBV-2Pu-g5t-EKzT-GP1LlMOX3FmXOBDRRW8gQMbjdbRW7f3jz7cpbdQXfUl1AWcSY0d0B3lc/s1600/IMG_3105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqpYYkAeuLPBGAi5K81CU5w793oeanYp7g6QkwjL4n1qQboBJ2a_SQoewMEFVVT9JzGwBV-2Pu-g5t-EKzT-GP1LlMOX3FmXOBDRRW8gQMbjdbRW7f3jz7cpbdQXfUl1AWcSY0d0B3lc/s320/IMG_3105.JPG" width="240" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.701961); font-family: "uictfonttextstylebody"; font-size: 17px; line-height: 24.14px;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 24.14px;">We are so happy and excited to announce that the construction of the home for Alex and Carlos is now complete! Many of you may remember that the home of Carlos and Alex, two of our students here at Seeds of Hope, collapsed in August. With the amazing support of the Seeds of Hope community, along with support of volunteers here in Huaraz, the house is finished and looks wonderful. As the rain has set in recently, we are so grateful for your support to speed this project along. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Your support in constructing this home has provided shelter for three families, including two babies. It has also allowed for Carlos and Alex to continue to put their energies towards their schooling instead of needing to stay home and support their family in the construction of a new home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This fundraising effort showed the depth of support we have here at Seeds of Hope, and was so inspiring to witness. Mil gracias a todos!! </span></div>
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So, it's with a heavy heart that I have to inform you all that our wonderful mural in the front of our school was knocked down this week. This was painted by some of our volunteers last year and it really did make the place look wonderful.<br />
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Sadly, the building next door has been completely demolished and the wall was sat on their property. Our old neighbors very kindly allowed us to paint the wall with the kids last year. We can only hope that when the new building is up that our new neighbors will allow us to repaint the new wall! So, if there's any one out there with a creative eye who would be interested in volunteering with us and helping with a new mural wall, then get in <a href="mailto:seedsofhoperu@hotmail.com" target="_blank">touch</a>!<br />
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Here is a little before and after of the wall in question!<br />
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However, over this summer some of our volunteers came up with an awesome design for our little recreation area in the back of the school. We use this area to play football or volleyball, it is also where our sink is where the kids wash their hands and brush their teeth. </div>
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When we first moved into the property, the wall and building behind us wasn't there, so we had a larger area for the kids to play. Since the new building was put in we've a had a rather bleak looking space back there. So, we decided it was time to brighten the place up! With a bunch of our volunteers and the help of the kids I think we've created something spectacular.</div>
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I thought I would just add a little photo blog here of the painting process as we've just officially finished the mural last week. Enjoy! :)</div>
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<b><i>Are you interested in volunteering? Do you have a creative eye and a few ideas for art projects that we could do with our kids? Please get in touch at <a href="mailto:seedsofhoperu@hotmail.com">seedsofhoperu@hotmail.com</a>!</i></b>seedsofhoperuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12540659509120637140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494198538923069431.post-17556720965652555082015-09-18T08:55:00.000-07:002015-09-18T08:55:16.962-07:00Need more reasons to come and volunteer at Seeds?? Here they are!<div class="MsoNormal">
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There are a hundred and one reasons to come and volunteer
with us at Seeds of Hope. Not only do you get to hang out (and help out!) with
the greatest kids in Peru, but the money you spend to volunteer here and the
work that you do goes such a long way in changing the lives of these children. <o:p></o:p></div>
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But, that’s not all! One thing (among many) that makes this
project so special is where it’s based. Huaraz is a spectacular place
surrounded by one of the most striking mountains ranges on earth. And what does
that mean? Well, it means there are quite literally “mountains upon mountains” of things to do
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As the school is only open during the week, this gives our
volunteers free weekends to spend as they wish. And there are a ton of tour
agencies all over the place that will happily take you wherever you hope to go.<o:p></o:p></div>
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However, one fantastic benefit to being at Seeds means you
have the opportunity to meet Grimaldo, one of our student teachers. Grimaldo
was once a student at Seeds of Hope before graduating a few years ago. He has now just finished
studying tourism here and is currently training to be a tour guide. <o:p></o:p><br />
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One thing we continue to do here is to help our graduates after they finish their time at Seeds and go onto further education and beyond. Grimaldo is
one of a group of recent graduates who help at the school. We give them this option in order to keep them
in steady employment while they work towards their career goals. Something we are trying to help Grima with right now is to start his
own business here in Huaraz once he is a licensed guide. He has taken our
volunteers out on various excursions for a discount price compared to the normal, often inflated prices, at the agencies. This not only benefits our volunteers, but it is benefiting Grimaldo
and helping him for the future. No one knows the mountains quite like this guy!<br />
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There is a vast list of incredible trips to do and we
would like to have our volunteers going out on these adventures with him as
much as possible! If there is anyone out there who has some experience working within the tourism industry also and would like to offer some help in any way, we are always looking for volunteers to help with projects such as this! Please do get in touch!</div>
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From epic treks and camping opportunities, to day hikes or
pre-Incan ruins, there is a whole rocky world out there to choose from. I thought I would let you
know of a few to give you an idea of how magical this place really is (in
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This is a great place to start your trekking adventures. It is easily the most popular trek in the Huascaran National Park and considered the gem of the Cordillera’s that every trekker is looking to do. The piercing
blue of the lake will be enough to take your breath away!<o:p></o:p><br />
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This is arguably as awesome as Laguna 69, although the trek
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This is the view point over looking the entire city and on a
sunny day it really is spectacular. You can see the mountains flanking Huaraz
and it’s also a great spot to just go and simply hang out with friends. You can get
there in just under and hour and many volunteers head up there during their
break from school. <o:p></o:p><br />
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This stunning glacier lies around 3 hours from Huaraz and is
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be around in 6-8 years. You’d better come and see it quickly!<o:p></o:p><br />
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Laguna Paron is a wonderful day trip. This vast stretch of
water is simply beautiful and the trek itself takes you the expanse of the
lake. At the end you can see above the incredible Paramount mountain from the
movies as well!<o:p></o:p><br />
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<b>Llanganuco and Yungay</b></div>
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Llanganuco is another fabulous lake just inside the
Huascaran National Park. You can either see this on your way to Laguna 69, or
you can take an excellent day trip with many companies that includes also
stopping in the lost city of Yungay. This city suffered a terrible tragedy
during the 1970 earthquake and was entirely destroyed. There are still remnants
of the city left behind, and it also holds the best view of the Huascaran
(tallest mountain in Peru).<o:p></o:p><br />
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This 3-5 day trek has to be one of the most popular in probably the
whole of South America, let alone the Huaraz area. It is probably the best few days I’ve
spent here, the views are indescribable! The trek itself has both tough and
fairly easy going parts, but none of it is too strenuous. I’ll let the photos
do the talking for me!<o:p></o:p><br />
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This is another great trek to also fit in some camping. It
can be done in 2-3 days and is also absolutely beautiful. It’s definitely a lot
tougher than Santa Cruz as it has some steeper climbs. But it starts only and
hour from Huaraz and is a great option if you only have a weekend to spare.<o:p></o:p><br />
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This past weekend, Yuri, the volunteers and I took some of our Secundario students camping. We went to Laguna Shallap, not too far from the city, but the walk itself is wonderful. We stayed in a small refuge half falling apart and stayed right next to the lake. This is a great place to go with either the kids or with a group of volunteers!<br />
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I hope this helps you to picture this spectacular place at
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<i><b>If you’d be interested in coming to volunteer with us,
please get in touch either on our <a href="http://seedsofhope.pe/apply" target="_blank">website</a> at or email us at
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Most of you will remember Alex and Carlos. Recently their family suffered terrible damage to their home which resulted in the building collapsing around them. Luckily, no one was harmed.<br />
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However, they have been without somewhere ti live now for a month and have, therefore, been sleeping under a bridge with their family and the two other families which shared this tiny, one story building before it fell down.We have been helping them to fund a new home and to rebuild their lives with your help. So, we wanted to give you a small update on how things were going!<br />
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First of all, we'd like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who very kindly donated to this desperate cause. The response to our campaign has been phenomenal. We managed to smash our target of $1000 in just 8 hours! We are now nearing the $2500 mark, which is just incredible. We can't thank you all enough for your kindness in donating and sharing this information with your friends and family. It is going to make a huge difference to the lives of these families.<br />
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The rebuild of the house was a slow starter, but now, with your help, and the help of our volunteers pitching in here in Huaraz, we are on our way to something great. The foundations are laid, the brick work set, with a second floor also in tact. The roof has just gone on the second floor and it looks great!</div>
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Yuri recently hired some extra contracting help to hurry the project along. As we are moving in to September now and the rain is on its way back, we have been very concerned that the house will not be complete before the wet season brings the daily downpours. Having done so, there has been a huge amount of progress over the last week and we are very pleased with how everything is looking. </div>
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And this is where we are up to as of yesterday. With the roof on, the build is now beginning to look like a home!</div>
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Once again, thank you so much for all your help so far. We could not have done this without you! If you are still interested in donating then you can do so here: <a href="https://www.omprakash.org/DonationForm/form/APPEALFORALEXANDCARLOS">https://www.omprakash.org/DonationForm/form/APPEALFORALEXANDCARLOS</a></div>
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We have some urgent news here at Seeds and we need your
help. Two of our students, Alex and Carlos, recently suffered a disaster to
their home beyond their control. Their small house located next to a busy
bridge in Huaraz collapsed recently due to old and decrepit infrastructure that
the families didn’t have the money to repair. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Fortunately, no one was hurt in the collapse. But the family
are currently without a place to live and are therefore sleeping under the
bridge next to the wreckage of their former home. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The situation is more complicated than that though. Three
families lived there, many of their members very young, in this tiny, one story
home, including two small babies. The families are currently destitute and have
collected up all of their belongings under the bridge while they look at
constructing a new house to live in.</div>
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This area of Huaraz does not have the infrastructure to
respond to emergencies of this nature. It is also uncommon for families to have
insurance for themselves, much less for their homes.</div>
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Alex and Carlos are the only members of their young families
still remaining in education. They are good students and hold good attendance.
However, they have recently stayed at home to help the family, to search for
building supplies and help move materials from old, abandoned houses to start
building their new house. We desperately do not want Alex and Carlos to drop
out of school like older siblings of theirs have needed to. Here at Seeds we
strongly believe in breaking the cycle of poverty through education. This is
often their one hope of bettering their lives and helping their families who
live in dire poverty. We want Alex and Carlos to have the opportunity to get an
education and empower their lives. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Seeds of Hope want to help the boys and their families to
rebuild their lives. With your help we hope to supply them with the materials
to build a home with two floors so all three families are able to live
comfortably together. To do so, they need safe and solid materials which will
be reliable. The house is currently being put together from old and used
materials and we are worried another collapse could happen. They need a solid
cross-frame built out of strong wood for the roof so no similar problems occur
again. We also want to be able to find outside help if necessary, so the
children are not taking part in any potentially dangerous
construction. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Please see our donation page here: <a href="https://www.omprakash.org/DonationForm/form/APPEALFORALEXANDCARLOS">https://www.omprakash.org/DonationForm/form/APPEALFORALEXANDCARLOS</a></div>
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Aside from this, we want to be able to supply them with
basic living items such as clothing, food and a rustic oven so they are able to
cook meals (which they currently do not have).</div>
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To begin this huge task the whole site needs to be stripped
down and all old and crumbling materials to be taken away. It is a big job and
we need to start now.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Although we are unsure just how much this project will cost, <b>we would like to start with a goal of raising $1000. </b></div>
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We would be so grateful if you could help in any way you
can. Even if this means simply spreading the word, sharing on Facebook and
letting friends and family know. Every little counts! <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Donation Page</b></div>
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Thank you so much in advance. We have such a wonderful Seeds
of Hope community across the globe and we’re so grateful for all you do!<br />
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We are so lucky here at Seeds to have a wealth of wonderful
volunteers coming to work with us. We accept volunteers from all places and backgrounds
with a range of experience to come and share their talents with us. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Of course, on some occasions volunteers with specific
training and skills bring ideas to the school that can benefit the kids
learning in unique and explorative ways. <o:p></o:p></div>
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One of those people who joined us for a whole month recently
was trained psychologist, Geddes Wyatt. Geddes has worked with children and adolescents
from various backgrounds exploring the cause and effect of behavioural issues,
amongst other things. He has just completed his PhD at King’s College in London
and came out to Peru to work with us on our ongoing project, ‘Paso a Paso’
(Step by Step). <o:p></o:p></div>
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Paso a Paso was originally started by a past volunteer in
order to work with individual students who may be having certain issues either in
the classroom or at home. Problems with learning, behaviour, concentration, for
example. The goals of the project are:</div>
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in their lives where they have control.</span></li>
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goals into manageable steps.</span></li>
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will support the </span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">to empower students and
improve their self-esteem in order to increase motivation by setting and
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Geddes came up with some fantastic games on Friday’s for the
children to participate in. These games were implemented over a period of three
weeks and involved role plays, meditation and tasks using trust and intuition.<o:p></o:p></div>
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During the first Friday Geddes and our volunteers
participated in role plays to show the children examples of how they can often
be disruptive in class. After doing so they gave the children the opportunity
to put their hands up and point out what the problem was before allowing them
to take to the stage and show everyone the correct way to behave. It was a lot
of fun and it certainly gave everyone a good laugh! Have a look at our videos and photos below:<br />
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JFpWaxL31w<br />
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8Gg1MdVi2w<br />
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The next week Geddes tried out a form of meditation on the
children and other volunteers. He started by asking the children to close their
eyes and sit silently before giving everyone a chocolate each. He told them to
look at it, smell it, touch it and concentrate hard on all how it smelt, looked,
and felt. They then put it in their mouths, but were told not to chew, just to
leave the chocolate on their tongues and then push to the roof of their mouths.
They were not allowed to chew at all but to concentrate on how it felt until it
had dissolved in their mouths. The children then talked about it afterwards and
whether they thought the taste was better this way or if they preferred to eat
it the normal way. The purpose of the
experiment was to focus the children’s minds and to shut out everything else
around them while working out if everyday tasks can have a different affect if
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On his final week, Geddes arranged a few different tasks for
the children that were not only fun, but that also had the kids working on both
trust and intuition. He began by giving all the children sheets of paper and
coloured pens and told them to sit in silence and concentrate. He played
various different types of music for the children to listen to, beginning with
classical and ending with some pop songs that the children recognised. He asked
them to sketch free-hand how the music made them feel and how they thought the
rhythm would look like visually. This took the kids minds to all kind of
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He then ended the day by creating an obstacle course in the
school (sadly, it was raining that day so we couldn’t get to the park). Geddes
then asked two children at a time to go up to the front of the class, one to be
blind folded and the other to be the guide. It was then a matter of relying on
trust as the person blindfolded was guided through the maze. Have a look at our
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Not only were we lucky enough to have Geddes with us, but he
was also able to raise £550 through a sponsored run and bike ride. Thank you,
Geddes!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i>We’re always looking for skilled individuals to volunteer
with us. Our Paso a Paso project is ongoing, so if you are interested in
continuing this, or have an idea for another project, then please get in touch and let us know your
ideas!</i></b><o:p></o:p></div>
seedsofhoperuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12540659509120637140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494198538923069431.post-68972265857121036892015-08-05T06:43:00.001-07:002015-08-05T15:43:38.682-07:00The Last few Months At Seeds: SUMMER 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, it’s been a wonderfully busy “high season” this year.
So many people coming and going, whether it be for just a few weeks or several
months. Regardless of their length of stay, however, all of our volunteers over
the past few months have had a fantastic impact on the lives of our youngsters
at Seeds of Hope.</div>
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We’re so lucky there are such caring and outgoing people in
the world who are willing to give up their time and money to help others. And
with often negative media attention surrounding volunteering in recent years, I
feel it vital to point out the genuine good there is in volunteering. Seeds is
a fantastic example of how the role of a volunteer, and the money they
contribute to participate in our project, makes a huge difference to the lives
of those that desperately need it. I am lucky enough to witness with each passing
day how much more confident the children become, the large strides they take in
progressing with their studies and how happy they seem when they know they
are achieving their goals. <o:p></o:p></div>
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And, of course, this progress would not be possible without
the fantastic help of those who come and volunteer with us. They work
incredibly hard everyday and the results are evident. So, I just wanted to say
a big thanks to those who have attended Seeds this summer! You’ve made a HUGE
difference!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now on to the fun stuff. Of course, what with working hard
all week long, by Friday we’re ready to let off some steam and enjoy ourselves.
Please read on and have a look at the exciting Friday activities our volunteers
have prepared over the last few months for our children. It’s been a blast!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Photo Friday!</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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For a month we had Profesora Edyta helping at Seeds who is
studying photography in the UK. She kindly brought with her a number of cameras
and equipment, including a bag full of disposables! On one Friday afternoon we
challenged the kids to split off in groups and take pictures of particular
objects beginning with a certain letter of the alphabet. This gave the kids the
opportunity to get creative and to work together to navigate their objects
around the park and come up with the best ideas. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Once the challenge was completed we let the kids run riot in
the classroom and create photo collages using an array of materials to best
display their personality. It was a fantastic day!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Día de la Madre</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Labour Day, Sports Day!</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Sometimes, if there’s a holiday, we’re able to take the kids
on a field trip. This year, on Labour Day, we took the kids out for the morning
to take part in our very own sports day. Our volunteers came up with a long
list of whacky games to tire the kids out with. Luckily the sun was shining and
a great time was had by all!<o:p></o:p></div>
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As the rainy season settled itself in for a slightly longer
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Friday afternoons. We decided we would make salt dough out of flour and make
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<b>Mask Making and Egg and Spoon Races at the Park!</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Sometimes we’re able to split our afternoons in two bits and
have time for both arts and crafts and to play games at the park. On this
particular day, Profesora Marie suggested we make masks out of cardboard and
lollypop sticks for the kids to decorate. After spending some time making
ourselves as sparkly as possible, we headed to the park to play egg and spoon
races, sack races and wheelbarrow races. What a jam packed day!<o:p></o:p></div>
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volunteers staying with us for stretches of 2 to 4 months. They have been a
fantastic help to us here and the children were extremely sad to see three of
them go during the same week. So, to lighten the blow of all three of them
leaving at the same time we decided to arrange a party at the school with
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Of course, not only did these volunteers have a profound
impact on the children, but the children made a huge impact on the lives of the
volunteers also. To say thank you to them and the school for being so wonderful
they made a photo collage of their last several months with the kids and framed
it to go up on the wall so we can remember their time with us for years to come.
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When I arrived in Huaraz two months ago I was having a hard
time picturing what lay ahead. I had volunteered abroad before, but never in a
country where I didn’t speak the language or on a continent I’d only really come
to know through Che Guevara biographies and Neruda’s love poems. Needless to say, I'd given my vision for the next year a romantic tint that was quick
to subside to sheer nervousness as my departure date neared. By the time I was soaring
over the Atlantic I had cross-examined every possible scenario of what was to
come, leaving only further questions scattered across my anxious mind: ‘Maybe
the people wont be as friendly as everyone has said?’ ‘Will I have to have cold
showers for a year?’ ‘Will I be able to buy the soap I like and decent tea?’
But, most importantly ‘What if the kids don’t like me?’</div>
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I had never been to South America before, let alone Peru. I
knew little Spanish and was freaked out by the thought of not being able to
communicate with those I was working with. I was walking away from a steady and
all too familiar life back in the city I grew up in and, for a split second on
that plane, I did wonder if this was really the best step forward for me. Of
course, these feelings are natural when you pick up your life and move it
thousands of miles away and I had always taken pleasure in trading in comfort
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After spending a day in the sweltering Lima heat I took the dusty
road away from the coast to the foot of the first mountain. It wasn’t long
before I was surrounded by vivacious green cliffs stacked like dominoes ranging
as far as the eye could see, winding pathways zig-zagging through thick cloud, and great, babbling
rivers cascading through the centre of tiny villages. <o:p></o:p></div>
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To say the least, my nerves were all in vain. My first few days
in Huaraz were nothing short of delightful. From the warm welcome by Yuri and
the volunteers who were here when I arrived, to the first morning at the school
and the charming customs from all the children, I felt certain I’d come to a
great place. The mandatory kiss on the cheek and curious smiles from everyone
went a long way in diminishing any uncomfortable “first day” barriers. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The city itself is far larger than I expected it to be. There
are plenty of funky little cafes to spend an afternoon getting buzzed on strong
coffee, delicious and fresh food on almost every corner and a selection of hip
and bustling bars serving up Huaraz’s very own craft beer, Sierra Andina. <o:p></o:p></div>
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And this is all before you get to the best part: The spine
of thorny mountains running directly alongside us. Waking up in the morning to
watch the frosted tips of some of the tallest peaks in Latin America submerge
from departing cloud cover is staggering. Needless to say, the weekend
excursions are endless, every trip to the Huascarán National Park nothing
short of invigorating. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The school can go from calm to hectic in a matter of moments,
dozens of eager faces flood through the door to welcome you each day. With so
many vulnerable and economically-disadvantaged children in Peru, many of whom
work in the streets to supplement their families income, I was amazed to see
how gregarious and comfortable they all were around new people who arrived from
every corner of the planet. No doubt, several of the children suffer more than difficult
conditions at home and have had to grow up very fast. But there was no
adjustment period, no awkward few days for us to get used to each other. From
the moment I stepped through the door I was treated like they’d known me
forever. Like a part of the family. They are an absolute joy, to say the least.</div>
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The work Yuri, Mariella and the rest of the Seeds staff do
here is nothing short of spectacular. I had spent a lot of time researching
various organisations in Peru, conscious of not being caught up in any kind of
“volunteer tourism” where my time here would not be directly useful to those I was
coming to help. I can tell you whole heartedly that Seeds of Hope is far from
that. Not only is volunteering at Seeds reasonably priced as far
as volunteer opportunities go, from the very first day I was made aware of just
how much this programme has impacted, and still is impacting, the lives of
these young people.</div>
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The four young men who work at Seeds are all examples of how
successful the system is. Not only has the organisation hired them as teachers since
they graduated in order to keep them in steady employment, all of them went on
to higher education and are either still studying or have completed their undergraduate degrees or MA’s. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The organisation works closely with recent graduates to help
them with the extra tutoring to pass vital (and very difficult) university
exams. They provide all children with a nutritious meal each day, educate them
on health and hygiene and implement various projects into their weekly routine (thanks
to the wealth of fantastic volunteers we’ve had over the years), working with
them in sex education, child psychology and physical fitness. They work closely
with the poorest families and help to provide them with school supplies,
uniforms and extra food, coming up with imaginative fundraising strategies to
raise money for those struggling to make ends meet. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The children still enrolled at Seeds adore the school, are
respectful and motivated when it comes to education, and clearly see it as
another home away from home where they feel safe and cared for. As children
here tend to be passed on from grade to grade without having necessarily
achieved the knowledge to do so, many kids are left behind, drop out at a young
age without having the basic skills to improve their lives, and therefore continuing the cycle of poverty. Seeds aims to tackle these issues by keeping
children in education and empowering them to change their lives for themselves.</div>
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During my first few weeks here, thanks to the wonderful
contributions of organisations such as The One Percent Scheme in the UK, we
were able to take the children on an incredible trip to the ancient city of
Cerro Sechin before moving onto the beach for the afternoon. Not only was the day
educational (for me also!), but it was evident the kids don’t get the opportunity
to leave Huaraz much and loved every minute. I was absolutely amazed at how well-behaved they were all
day, even though we did a total of around 8 hours driving! They clearly had a
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I am currently sitting on the balcony of one of Huaraz’s cafes
watching a distant storm cut its way through the layers of seemingly infinite mountains
and wondering where the rest of the day will take me. My volunteers are all off
walking around Lake Llanganuco, a tour I’ve done a few times now, so a day
relaxing and writing from the observation deck felt necessary. I haven’t had a dull day here so far and I’m
excited for each week to come, hanging out with the kids, learning new and
incredible things about this wonderful culture, and hopefully being of some use along the way!</div>
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Thanks for reading. If you’re interested in volunteering
with Seeds of Hope please fill out an application form <a href="http://seedsofhope.pe/apply" target="_blank">here</a>, or send us an
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seedsofhoperuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12540659509120637140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494198538923069431.post-85495046627198472472015-03-26T12:57:00.000-07:002015-03-26T12:57:23.287-07:00Seeds Success Story Series :: Bladimir Marcos <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our very own Bladimir is busy studying Business Management at University here in Huaraz! We're so proud of his progress and dedication to his education. While at school, Bladimir always enjoyed maths and took a management course that motivated him to continue his education in Business Management. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bladimir spent much of his youth at Seeds of Hope as a student and is extremely grateful for all the help the school and it's staff have given him. He now dedicates his time to Seeds between his studies in order to give back and provide the current students with the same support he was given.<br /><br /><strong>Interview:</strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>How are you enjoying your studies so far? </strong>I am really enjoying the course so far. I like the University a lot and my schedule fits well with splitting my time between studying and teaching at Seeds.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br /><b>What did you love about attending Seeds as a Student?</b> The help from both teachers and volunteers was really useful in driving forward my education. It opened up opportunities for me and allowed me to learn new things that I wouldn't have necessarily been exposed to. As well as learning from the people there, we also share much of our lives with each other. Everyone at Seeds is like family to me.<br /><br /><strong>What is your typical weekly routine?</strong> I spend the mornings studying or attending classes at the university and then spend the afternoons working with the children at Seeds and helping with my brothers and sister (two of whom also attend Seeds of Hope).<br /><br /><strong>Vision for the future:</strong> I want to continue working at Seeds, but to also finish my education, obtain my MA and then maybe one day run my own business.</span> </span></div>
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seedsofhoperuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12540659509120637140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494198538923069431.post-54155891964393199952014-10-01T00:09:00.002-07:002014-10-01T00:18:29.419-07:00Ishinca Valley Summits & Marc Lambert's Generosity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: center;">There we sat, in Cafe Andino, on another beautiful Huaraz afternoon with no idea how incredible the day would unfold. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Ellen and I (Lacy) had a meeting with a man named Marc Lambert from the UK </span><span style="text-align: center;">who had contacted Seeds of Hope</span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">prior to his trip to Peru -- Marc had big plans for an expedition in the Cordillera Blanca. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">This meeting happened to take place during Ellen's first week on-site at Seeds of Hope, my last month in Peru and days before Marc's </span>expedition. An exciting time for all involved.<br />
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To provide a bit of background, Marc and I had been in brief email correspondence several months before his departure to Huaraz. Marc had explained his expedition plans as well as his intentions to set up a Just Giving page, a well known fundraising platform in Europe. His goal was to raise funds to benefit a local NGO in the region where he would be climbing - he selected Seeds of Hope as a recipient.<br />
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Back to the cozy couches at Cafe Andino where Marc humbly explained the successes of his fundraiser to Ellen and myself. When he disclosed the details of his efforts, I nearly tipped over Ellen's tea. We had no expectations for our meeting -- just excitement and gratitude for Marc.<br />
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At that point, Marc had raised £1440.10 and his employer agreed to match the total amount upon completion of his fundraiser.<br />
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This donation is more than a day maker for Seeds of Hope -- it is the type of donation that can fund an entire nutrition program and sustain said program for another year; a reoccurring goal for our organization. These fund will also provide health and welfare items for our students and go towards overhead fees to keep the school in operation.<br />
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It has been an unsettling climbing season in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range. We were relieved to learn that Marc and his team had a successful expedition. Their initial plans to summit Huascaran were altered as the risk of avalanches were high. Other mountaineering teams in the region had advised Marc's team that they risked being tent bound -- waiting for the mountain to become safe to climb.<br />
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Their team decided to take the advice and avoid the risk on Huascaran. Therefore, they travelled slightly further along the range to the Ishinca Valley, where a whole new set of challenges would await.<br />
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After a long yet enjoyable trek into the valley, they set up base camp at Ishinca, at a height of 4,100m. This would be their home for the next 14 days. From Ishinca, the whole team successfully acclimatised by climbing Mt Urus Este, at a height of 5,420m (17782ft), followed by the stunning climb of Ishinca at 5,530m (18,143ft).<br />
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Marc's previous altitude record was 4,800m -- he admits that this was quite the learning experience, but a fantastic one nonetheless.<br />
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Once again, weather forced the team to retreat to base camp, preventing them from setting up a high camp at 5,200m, thus making their final climb of Tocllaraju even more of a challenge. They departed their camp at 1am, climbed up the glacier and onto the mountain where they were faced with some rather steep sections of rock, ice and the some most extreme temperatures they had ever experienced.<br />
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The team climbed fast and moved well, but with rapidly approaching sunrise, the summit push was blocked by a huge crevasse with only an old wooden ladder providing a way across (pictured below). The team decided it was too unsafe to navigate and were forced to turn around at 20,000ft. This was still an unbelievable effort from all involved and for Marc personally.<br />
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Marc explained that the experience was a physical and mental challenge that will never leave him. The team returned safely from the mountains equipped with wild stories to tell.<br />
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Marc and a friend found some time before the climb to visit the school at Seeds of Hope where they met some of the children and volunteers. Lambert said:<br />
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We cannot thank Marc and his supporters enough for their generosity. We promise to share stories, photos and success stories as they relate to Marc's admirable efforts.<br />
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Muchas Gracias Marc from everyone at Seeds of Hope!<br />
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One of our volunteers, Sheng-Yun Lu (Deborah) from Taiwan, recently completed her RYT 200 (Registered Yoga Teacher 200 hours) prior to her trip to Peru.<br />
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