Jamie ArroninA different kind of tripCommunity Profile: Las Escaleras, NicaraguaAs we arrived to Las Escaleras we were greeted by a few dozen people lined up outside the school. There were hand-drawn Canadian and…Mar 14, 2017Mar 14, 2017
Jamie ArroninA different kind of tripPart 1: a visit to MatagalpaI spent the first few days of the travels with the Nicaraguan staff of our long-time partner organization, ANIDES. Together we travelled to…Mar 13, 2017Mar 13, 2017
Jamie ArroninA different kind of tripPartner Profile: Anides (Asociación Nicaragüense Para el Desarrollo)The story of Gloria and her team unfolds gradually over the course of our 3 days together. The long drives through the highlands give us…Mar 10, 2017Mar 10, 2017
Jamie ArronPartner Profile: AnidesThe story of Gloria and her team unfolds gradually over the course of our 3 days. The long drives through the highlands[1]give us plenty of…Mar 8, 2017Mar 8, 2017
Jamie ArroninA different kind of tripCountry Profile: Education in NicaraguaSchoolhouses marked with blue and white stripes cover Nicaragua. The design is now standard on all new builds. But there are still…Mar 8, 2017Mar 8, 2017
Jamie ArroninA different kind of tripCommunity Profile: Los Limones, NicaraguaWhen Eddy began teaching in Los Limones 19 years ago, he supported the whole community of 72 students, teaching grades one through six…Mar 8, 2017Mar 8, 2017
Jamie ArroninA different kind of tripCommunity Profile: Pueblo Viejo, NicaraguaThe school in Pueblo Viejo had a lively feel to it as we arrived. Students had just ended their classes for the day and there seemed to be…Mar 8, 2017Mar 8, 2017
Jamie ArroninA different kind of tripCommunity Profile: El Chile, NicaraguaIt was quite a beautiful spot to see now. These five classrooms (“aulas”) all perched atop this highland cliff, overlooking a stunning view…Mar 8, 2017Mar 8, 2017
Jamie ArroninA different kind of tripGloria Ordonez.Sterling’s organization, Reto Juvenil International (RJI), was one of the first international groups that Students Offering Support (SOS)…Mar 4, 2017Mar 4, 2017
