Hey friends and family, its Clayton Asai and Stephanie Buenrostro, Leaders del dia for Aid and Development day!
Today, we had the pleasure of listening to volunteers from Peace Corps, they came in to explain to us how serving a developing country is ideal in development. The volunteers consisted of Alice Ardito, Daniel Rosen, and Miles Malbrough. They have been part of Peace Corps since 2016, Peace Corps has been sending volunteers to the DR since 1966. All volunteers joined to live abroad and experience a different culture. Having the volunteers come in made the group think of more ways on how we can contribute to make a change in our world.
Another thing we worked on today, was our CAP (Community Action Project), we planned out what materials we would need in order to start serving the community Arroyo Loro. We have planned on fixing the fence, adding cement to the basketball court, and fixing the roof of one of the classrooms. Before making our final decision we had to create a panel and present it to members of the Padres y Amigos organization de La escuela Julian Vargas. We wanted to hear their opinion before getting the supplies because we are serving them and their needs. Before starting to give aid we need to identify what we can do to give the people what they want. We will work on our project both Tuesday and Wednesday. Being able to fix the schools infrastructure will allow us to give back to the community that opened their doors to us to help us understand the Dominican culture and its people. Helping the school would allow the students to have a better learning environment and would let them know that there is people out there that genuinely care about their success.
After delivering our panel, we started writing appreciation letters to the contributors who made this trip possible for all the Glimpsers. The letters are to show to gratitude for the culture and experiences we have been exposed to. The letters are also to show how we have changed our perspectives regardeing globalization and how we can take what we have learned back home. We hope they like the letters!
Thank you for reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For Clayton’s family: I miss you guys so much
For Steph’s family: I can’t wait to see you guys on Friday!!!
Hi Kaylyn!
Please donate the maximum amount for your CAP project. Also if you have already purchased all your souvenirs (save $20 for emergency/your trip home) ask if you donate the rest of your money to help the community. I’m sure you would agree it is important for us to do our part and help those in need.
Dad and I went home to Modesto to see Goong Goong. The rest of the family (Auntie Stella, Adam, Jason, Jessica) were all asking about you. Your donut peaches will be waiting for you when you come home Friday!
Love Mom and Dad
Hi Glimpsers! I think it is great that you are coming up with some ideas for making a real contribution while you are there in the town. I hope you’ll take photos after so that we can see the result. Lucy’s Dad was a Peace Corps volunteer back in the 1980s (!) and when we went to visit his “home” village 2 years ago, he showed us one of the wells he helped to build while he was there. Still there! So your contributions will last a long time.
We all miss you guys but really appreciate what wonderful ambassadors you are!
Frankie (Lucy’s Mom)
What an amazing opportunity indeed. Thank you to all that made this trip possible and a big thank you to everyone keeping an eye on our little rascals.
Counting down the days till you guys get home.
Korra got a bath- then proceeded to break off her leash and ran in the dirt- in circles! =/– She also got a 2 hour walk today and visited Jaz– since she lost both of you at the same time =(
Besos,
Carol & Korra
Hi Sydney,
Another productive day! Thanks to everyone who really created a very impactful trip.
I know Sydney will forever be an even better human being because of what you all have exposed her to, the real world.
See you soon my darling daughter:) Mom, Dad, Cole & Max