Hello everyone! It’s Amanda from Summit Rainier in East San Jose and Allegra from Davis High in Davis. We were Las Lideres del Dia for Day 1 of the CAP Project! The CAP Project stands for Community Action Project, which gives our delegation an opportunity to give back to Maguana al Medio, a community here in the DR. After talking with members of this community, our delegation chose to provide some much-needed trashcans (known as tanques here in the DR), paint murals and designs on the walls of their school, and repair a volleyball net and basketball hoop.
After splitting up into different groups, we each focused on a specific aspect of our project. The tanques were this community’s largest necessity that was feasible for our group. The lack of trashcans in Maguana al Medio led to constant diseases and sickness since it was often left flushed into the streets and the residents houses. Each Glimpser contributed to the cost of the tanques and we were able to provide 10 more for this community. We were also able to decorate the tanques with positive quotes and handprints of the children, adults, and Glimpsers of Maguana al Medio. We are proud to announce that we were able to complete the entire tanque portion of the projects thanks to everyone’s enthusiasm and hard work!
David and James worked on pouring in new cement to fill the holes of where the volleyball poles were so we could strengthen the poles. As the cement was poured, the volleyball net was given new rope so it could be hung properly. Tomorrow they are looking forward to fixing up the basketball hoop!
The last part of our project were the murals. Grass, flowers, and butterflies were painted along the hallways of the school in Maguana al Medio as well as a mural at the entrance of historic and symbolic figure, Caunabo. We are in the process of completing the Caunabo mural and nearly finished with the hallways. Nearly the whole group was painting today and we got farther than we expected. The music and much appreciated breeze defiantly helped!
(Amanda)
As La Lider del Dia, it was fun contributing to this project since I was able to witness the hard work and enthusiasm of my peers and got to know the beautiful people of Maguana al Medio. It was an early morning and a great day filled with loud music, lots of sweat, and my wonderful Global Glimpse family. I am so proud of everything we accomplished today and cannot wait for tomorrow! By the way, I’d like to send lots of love to my family and friends back home. I am constantly thinking about you and cannot wait to catch you up on my great experience in the Dominican Republic. See you soon everybody!
(Allegra)
I had a lot of fun today as La Lider del Dia and working on the CAP project for the first time. I was really impressed with everything we got done today and it was yet another day full of music and laughter and hanging out with the people of Maguana al Medio and my GG fam. To all of my family and friends at home, I end my love and can’t wait to see you soon! Special thanks to MY PERSON and Tito I love you both and miss you lots.
And now, we hope you enjoy pictures of the English classes! (almost all are represented except James’ class, Amanda + Robert’s class – who were all too busy teaching to have me take a picture 🙁 but there are others of those three included below from CAP day!)
Robert Working on his painting skillz.
James Pouring cement for the sports area with David and ambassadors
Amanda Beautifying Maguana al Medio
Shuying and Kyla’s English Class
Jarely and Zara’s English Class
Sloane and Jessica’s English Class
Alex and Robyn’s English Class
Noemi’s English Class
Allegra and Ari’s English Class
Marisa’s English Class
Sayda’s English Class
Fernando’s English Class
Judit’s English Class
David and Summer’s English Class
We are excited to see you all but will definitely miss this country. And this cow.
What a productive day! I’m really proud of your giving and caring spirit! Keep up the great work, everyone. I loved seeing the photos of the classes. Everyone looks so happy!
Amanda, beautiful artwork and wonderful blog! You all worked so hard and it paid off!
See you in a few days!!
mom
Great blog! Sounds like an amazing, productive day. Thanks for sharing your talents, and spreading peace, love and understanding in another part of the globe. So proud of you Amanda and all for being such great world citizens and repping the U.S.A.in such a kind way! Love you!
Hi Marisa!
Glad to see a picture of you with your students (& you being silly). We’re looking forward to the day when you are Lider del Dia.
Your Nina Chely just stopped by to bring some of Lita’s salsa & tortilla’s. We’ll try to save you some, but no promises!
Love you mija!
key word: try.
Allegra, what a wonderful report today. Glad to see how much you are giving and how much satisfaction it brings to all of your GG group. Looking forward to all your stories when you get home. We love you–don’t forget!
Anky and Papa
Hey Jessica, I Love your Beautiful English class. You all look so happy and relaxed. I’m so proud of you Jessica. I also know your Guardian Angel is very proud to see you doing wonderful things. This is what she wants to see everyone doing Positive things. Well Jess, 2 more days. Can’t wait.Love you too the fullest.
Love Mom.?
I have so enjoyed all the posts and seeing all the English classes. What an amazing group, trip, and your CAP project! Ari, I can’t wait to hear all about your experiences. We miss you!
We, Amani, Aluli and I are heading home from Solvang today and plan to stop at the Madonna inn! I think the first time I will be there without you!
Love and hugs!
Hi fernando!!!!looks like you having fun!! Qe miss you and we love you so much,we are so proud of all of you!!!!!!
Such a beautifully written post, Allegra and Amanda! So proud of all the work you and your delegation has accomplished!
Wow, you guys reached a lot of kids with the English classes – that’s amazing! The CAP project sounds great, it’s very smart of you to break it into smaller achievable tasks.
Ari, you look great in that pic! We can’t wait to see you, we’re all so proud of you and your group. I hope you get to see some of Santo Domingo tomorrow… Anyway, good luck to you all on finishing the CAP and on the return trip!
Love, Mami
Beautiful blog, Mandy Lu and great pictures capturing the essence of your trip. You come home soon and we are excited to hear more and see more pictures! So proud of you! Fly safe home!
It is almost over and you all leaving a good mark after yourself. CAP project sounds like a great way to do it, putting your heart into thing means leaving a part of yourself behind. We very happy to see that you get to do it at such young age, it will give a taste of what it mean to “live for sake of others”.
Seung-Se, I am sure that you joining the group that paint murals and designs on the walls of their school. I hope you make lots of pictures.Good luck with finishing it and be safe on your way back home. We all miss you. Glad to see the picture of your English class.
sup yaye.
just wanted to let you know that I completely took over your room, and that I threw all of your stuff away. ??☺️
I’m kidding. Love Ya. see you on Saturday.
BAI GUAGUA
-your favorite sibling Sofi Shuester
Dan Millman, author of Ways of a Peaceful Warrior said in this book “we cannot always do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Global Glimpsers, you just did this these past few weeks.
Marisa, indeed you are staying Brown. Con Amor,Papi.
Great job, so excited to see the work that is being done. Very proud of you. Hope you hadn an enjoywable time.
Love Mom
Amanda! I’m so incredibly proud of you and cannot wait to hear more about your trip!
Great photos! Can’t wait to see you and hear all about it!