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On the Ground teaching!

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: In Peru | 14 min read

July 21, 2013 by Pam HoffThere is a rico-suave young man, Gorge, from Potawassi, who needs a new digital camera. His broke and he tried to trade for mine or any of my companions. We admired his tenacity and award winning smile, so I follow through on his request for help: does anyone have a...

Taking on a new school!

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: In Peru | 5 min read

July 13, 2013 Fundacion Comunidad Pam HoffIn March we took on a new inicial center in the far away, way up high village of Chaupiuasi. The teacher must leave her home in the capital city of Ayacucho, Huamanga, on Monday morning about 3:00 AM to bus for several hours. Then she is met by a...

October Board meeting, a positive overview

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: News and Information | 1 min read

An overview of the year at our October 15, 2012 board meeting:Our need to add two more preschools, one high school, increase the nutrition out reach & increase scholarships were met for 2012. For 2013, our plan is to work with the government to take over two...

Partying for a cause

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: Foundacion Comunidad | 2 min read

It's pretty amazing that we can net nearly $20,000 in a night of fun. The annual fundraiser held at ArtAndes studio on April 21st, drew a great crowd again this year. It was the 10th anniversary of 'Fundacíon Comunidad' definitely something to celebrate! The event really...

Books to Peru

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: Foundacion Comunidad | 1 min read

Fundacion Comunidad is launching a new project in the Paccha, Ayacucho area. With memorial money from our founder 'Wally Ebertz' we have purchased over 400 Spanish books so far and they are in route to Peru this week. The travelers joining Melanie on the 'Spirit of the Andes'...

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