Recent posts from: SJ1D San Juan Maguana 8-7-2019


Free Day #2


“Let us pick up our books and pens. They are our most powerful weapons. One child, one book, one pen, and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai I was told free day would be the easiest day to be the leader of the day. This turned out to be a lie....

The Price of Sugar


“The fight is never about grapes or lettuce.  It is always about people” –Cesar Chavez The morning starts off soft, quiet, with the rooster crying on the roof. It’s rushed, with mashed plantains and fried cheese, a thick slice of pineapple. The ride to the...

Working Like A Local


  Quote of the day: “At least once in your life you’ll need a doctor, a lawyer, an architect; but every day, 3 times a day, you’ll need a farmer.” -Anonymous Hey guys, it’s Arnav here! Ivan and I were group leaders for today’s hectic adventure. Our day was full...

A Well Earned Break – Free Day #1


Quote of the day: “If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far, go together.”  –African Proverb  Hello, it’s Hannah, today’s Leader of the Day! After yesterday’s intense and hectic schedule from Living Like a Local, it was a sigh of relief to have our...

Living Like a Local


Quote of the day: “Any so-called material thing that you want is merely a symbol: you want it not for itself, but because it will content your spirit for the moment.” Mark Twain Diana here, greetings everyone! Today Ragad and I were leaders of the day. It was a...