CONGRATULATIONS to all the Challengers on our first six Charity Challenges of 2011, biking from Guatemala to Honduras, the inaugural Nicaragua Volcano Challenge, Brazil's Chapada Diamantina Challenge , Guatemala's first Caribbean Kayak Challenge, Perú´s Cerani Pass and Ecuador's Volcano Challenge. Nicaragua's second volcano Challenge is set for 3rd-6th November and the third Guatemala Volcano Challenge dates are set for 27th November -2nd December.

Click on the following for our most recent official project reports for Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Perú and Brazil.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

One year anniversary in La Thompson, Nicaragua


It’s officially been over a year that GVI Phoenix has been working in La Thompson, in Estelí, Nicaragua. “Things have come a long way…I remember when we first began giving classes outside of a community member’s house to just 3 kids, now we have an actual school, loads more kids coming, and we feel like a real part of the community”, says project manager Steve.

The construction of the school began in January 2009, with members of the community helping out, and now stands out as a one of the most colorful and lively buildings in the community. “It was really amazing to see the people come together as a community and help out with the school".

The school provides a safe and educational place for the children of the community, however it also serves as a community center to hold meetings for the rest of the community. Ligdana, a Mom who sends her two daughters to the GVI school says “Thanks to all the volunteers with GVI my daughters Shirley and Yulisa have had a place to learn and be with other children”.

Thanks to all the volunteers this past year for you time, effort and donations!
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The following film was made in Guatemala, though the message is the same across all GVI Phoenix projects