Posted in Matagalpa1 - 06/01/2014 by Angela Obasohan
“This is the moment when we must build on the wealth that open markets have created, and share its benefits more equitably. Trade has been a cornerstone of our growth and global development. But we will not be able to sustain this growth if it favors the few, and not...
Posted in Matagalpa1 - 06/01/2014 by Miles Tsuneo Gong
Greetings and salutations, Miles Gong, “El Lider Del Dia” (leader of the day), writing from Matagalpa, Nicaragua to you the curious reader. It is currently Day 10 of my teams’ outrageous adventure in Nicaragua and through sweat, tears, and food poisoning; I can say we...
Posted in Matagalpa1 - 06/01/2014 by Hannah Pham
“Poverty consists in feeling poor.” Ralph Waldo Emerson The day began with a groggy start as us Good Neighbors struggled to shake off our sleep and morning voices at 5:30 AM. After getting dressed and eating a steaming bowl of oatmeal topped with...
Posted in Matagalpa1 - 06/01/2014 by Preslli Ponce
“We are not rich by what we possess but by what we can do without.” –Immanuel Kant Today was the earliest and one of the most challenging days by far during this trip. Our theme was living on a dollar, which is how a majority of the world lives. It began last night...
Posted in Matagalpa1 - 06/01/2014 by Melanie Lucy
“Today is all you, you will never get this day back, so give it all you got, be all you can be and have fun just being.” –Unknown Today was the first fun day! Today we got to sleep in a bit and wake up at seven. After waking up we had a wonderful breakfast of fruit...
Posted in Matagalpa1 - 06/01/2014 by Shannon Do
“Enjoy the little things for one day you may look back and realize they were big things.” – Robert Brault Today was our first free day! We also got to sleep in which was also enjoyable, but what was ironic was that my roommate, Preslli and I both woke up at...
Posted in Matagalpa1 - 06/01/2014 by Tranette Forbes
“Tell me and I’ll forget. Show me and I may not remember. Involve me and I’ll understand.” – Native American saying June 4, 2014 was the day to learn about aid and development. We started off with a great breakfast at 6:30am. After, we had a seminar to get...
