Jul 14, 2016 | Riobamba1 - 7/07/2016 |
In the midst of participating in many cultural activities there is always a time for some fun. Today the Glimpsers had a free day to relax and do as they please. We were able to go to the Internet Café which gave us a chance to communicate with our friends and also...
Jul 13, 2016 | Riobamba1 - 7/07/2016 |
Education is a fundamental part of a child’s future, since it can determine the opportunities that a child has. Within Ecuador many factors play into the quality of education that a child can have such as their gender, ethnicity and their geographical location....
Jul 12, 2016 | Riobamba1 - 7/07/2016 |
Living like a local day brought the team to an earlier start today. In an effort to emulate the life of a local, the day began bright and early at 6am to the angst of the group. Despite the early morning grogginess and silent animosity, breakfast helped to jump start...
Jul 11, 2016 | Riobamba1 - 7/07/2016 |
When our Global Glimpse Leader asked us to draw a picture of what we imagined poverty to look like, we all imagined different scenarios. Most people envisioned some version of a farming family, struggling to make ends meet. Others imagined more urban settings....
Jul 11, 2016 | Riobamba1 - 7/07/2016 |
Dear Global Glimpse Parents and Families, As you may already be aware, two earthquakes measuring 5.9 and 6.4 occurred on the pacific coastline of Ecuador yesterday on Sunday, July 10. The epicenter of the quakes was located in the Esmeraldas province approximately...