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Global Learning Exchange: Highschool Student Global Exchange to Nicaragua & Honduras
For more information about the program, please click here. Further questions can be addressed to Alison, at (506) 375-4310 or alison@fallsbrookcentre.ca Want to Apply? 1) Call or email Alison as soon as possible to let her know of your interest (number above). 2) Please print, complete and return the Trip application form (link to student application form), along with a $300 deposit by mail to Falls Brook Centre. Mail to: Falls Brook Centre ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Excerpt of reflections from one of the participants, Rebecca Tremblay, of our June 2006 trip: "The next day, we bused it out to the very same community to continue building pilas, which are cement water reservoirs, in the yards of the people. the house were literally shacks made of wood planks and cardboard with tin roofs, and many rocks and dirt in the yards, and little gardens they had started and were proud to show us. We visited a few homes to see their gardens, all very small, but good, since it brought them food, and maybe even some extra to sell, or to give to a neighbour. One woman had a banana tree, and gave us each a fat short sweet banana, and was sooo happy to provide us with one! So proud and truly generous! wow, the people were impressive. One woman said "Our homes may be small, but our hearts are big, and you are always welcome". It was touching. After the visiting, we started the work, and we did it all day. At the end of the day, the community set up at piñata for the children, so we got to watch, then they presented us with "agua es vida" (water is life) awesome designed t-shirts and necklaces for all of us made of dried beans, and really pretty! They were so generous with us and so thankful...our funds helped contribute to the materials for the pilas, and we left some clothing and school supplies and such. .... I must say that I've had an amazing experience in Honduras. " |
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The 2008 Global Learning Exchange to Nicaragua and Honduras will take place from February 28 to March 10, 2008 and is open to high school and college students who have an interest in international development efforts and are open to learning about a new culture and way of life.