We are living with another couple, named Noel and Elba. They have both finished university and are working for a non-profit called International Partners. We spent some time together last night over pizza and they told us about their important work.
We are not seeing much poverty here in Suchitoto proper, although I am sure it is here. The kitchen workers at Centro Arte make $8.00 per day, but that is nothing compared to what the people are experiencing in the countryside outside of the city.
Their projects include supporting a school, community development, and primarily working on agricultural projects so that the people in the pueblo have a means of making a living. Right now their focus is milk from cows - training the people, bottling the milk, selling it, getting the money back to those who have worked so hard to put food on the table.
I am feeling very moved at the moment, since I just read the story of Noel and Elba's childhood and struggle. Please take the time to read it, you will learn about two people who, with determination, opportunity and education, were able to change the lives of many.
Needless to say we are very lucky to have these two in our lives. I am excited to learn more from them and to have more Spanish to communicate with them!
Here are a few photos from our new apartment, with the beautiful view and the sweet dog named Nova.
Gracias a dios por salud, dinero y amor.
what??!!!! this is beautiful!!! it looks like you are living amongst beautiful art... I love the tree on the shoot what was it called? the pila? the wash basin? and the color of those coffee mugs.. and how lush and green everything is... Very cool you are living with a couple as well. I imagine this place will really feel like yours soon...
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