tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582706646687527084.post7873452998030931705..comments2023-08-09T04:04:40.807-07:00Comments on The GVI Phoenix Project: The lives of our children in the Pueblos Jovenes in PerúDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12398472209765445922noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582706646687527084.post-3194226782965759752008-07-15T10:06:00.000-07:002008-07-15T10:06:00.000-07:00I only spent 6 weeks in Peru, but it was incredibl...I only spent 6 weeks in Peru, but it was incredible to see what progress the children could make in such a short time. Providing them with basic things that western children would take for granted can bring out such potential in them. I'm so glad to hear that Alonso making such good progress, I worked with him closely in the inicial and whilst he drove me insane for that time, I was so sad to leave him as you could tell that all he needed was someone to spend some quality time with him and give him a hug when he needed it, as he responds so well when he gets it. I hope there are always plenty of vols who can give him that attention he deserves and that all the children in the pueblos jovenes need.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582706646687527084.post-19430848390918223372008-07-13T19:26:00.000-07:002008-07-13T19:26:00.000-07:00From Ian Baker:I worked in Arequipa for thirteen w...From Ian Baker:<BR/><BR/>I worked in Arequipa for thirteen weeks. i had a wonderful time with the other volunteers there, and the organisation that goes into the project is second to none. It´s clear where the money goes. But what i saw happen to everyone, including me is this......<BR/><BR/>Whatever heaven is to you , being here allows a part of heaven to touch you. It´s only when you leave and the children have there chance to say thankyou and goodbye , that is is impossible not to cry for all the joy and happiness that has been shared. Everyone around you is so grateful for the part you have played in the development of there worlds.<BR/><BR/>You may think i´ll be strong and not cry, but you've already made the choice to come here and in doing so, you are giving a part of yourself to help. And at a level the children knowthis, and love you for it.<BR/><BR/>Here you are given the chance to show what every child needs to know ; that hey do matter. That they are worthy of your attention ad love. That someone does care. The children´s smiles do not lie. Go and see, go and touch a part of heaven .Dom Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141571603510869168noreply@blogger.com