Hello Family and Friends,
Hope everything is going well back home. We can’t wait to call you and tell you all about out time in Nicaragua.
Today was poverty day, one of the most challenging and impactful days for us. We started off with an early morning wake up call and had a pancake with eggs and a banana breakfast. We then discussed one of the main issues Nicuraguans face, which is poverty. Around 1-3 million Nicuraguans live on less than $1 a day. While about 1.3 billion of the worlds population lives on less then $2 a day.
After our academic seminar we took a field trip to the Granada dump, a space ordained by the Nicaraguan Government, and experienced the conditions workers have to overcome in order to provide for their families. With the help of a local church we were able to contribute food and water to the workers who don’t usually get to have meal. This was a very eye opening experience to see people rush for food. Many times we take advantage of our blessings, big or little. However, these people spend their lives looking through garbage to find things that they can profit from.
For example. Glass, plastic bottles, and other items they can sell. One story we heard was from a worker that said “He has family that he can rely on for support but he chooses to be an independent and work for his money”
We spent about two hours at the dump then headed back to the hostel to reflect on our experiences. During this time time we shared how we felt and got to listen to the different stories shared by our peers. Many of us experience similar hardships while coming from different backgrounds. It was important to step back and acknowledge that even through we may not share the same skin color or the same culture we all experience hardship and it’s important to take into consideration.
The best part of our trip was discussing our CAP project ideas and how we will be able to make a difference at a rural, impoverished school. I’m excited to share this transformation and journey of this well deserving school.
The day finished off with us heading to school to teach English and having dinner at John Carlos, currently it was 10:43pm and we are all heading off to bed to refresh for another amazing day here in Granada,Nicurragua.
Hello all,
I am so happy to hear that everyone is enjoying and embracing this life experience. Its has been 7 days (feels like more) and I can tell by your daily post that this experience has impacted your views of family, education, work, and food.
I cant wait to hear more.
Janaya, Bryce and i miss you so much. I will be waiting for you phone call later today.
Hi Diana, Is so amazing to read these blogs daily. How you all contribute to make a difference in these people lives. I’m so proud of you all. I’m sure this experience was an eye opener for you all. I can’t imagine living on $1 a day. We are so fortunate to have everything in front of us. I just wonder if there’s any assistance provided by the Government there. As you know, NY has plenty of resources provided. Your journey has change me as well. I will be looking at life with gratitude. Please continue to embrace this wonderful experience. Can’t wait to hear from you. Miss and luv you, mom (pound cake)
7/30/16 7:08 am{NYC}
Hello to all,
Karishama ,the way you spoke about how you all spent your day amazed me because the impact that it left fruit for thoughts to us readers is something to always think about and how we are truly blessed to have what we have and do the things we want just as we pleased. Hardship comes a long way and the struggles are real we do take for granted what we have and now that you all have experienced seeing how the country of Nicaragua lives, I’m know you all have a different outlook on life with better understanding.
Keep up the awesome work as each day you are exposed to a different way of
life /living you are making all of your family and friends proud, I know today will be an exciting day and you can’t wait to speak with your love ones.
Ny’Rayah I can’t wait to hear your voice at some point today my cell is off limits until you call. Glad your having fun but also getting exposed to a life changing experience. I miss you so much , can’t wait to hug and kiss you. Please don’t forget to take your SUNDAY PILL tomorrow. I love you Rayah, everyone said hello and your missed especially your Home Skillet, Charles said he hope your having fun and taking in all that you are learning.
To all peace be with you and continue to stay safe and have fun!
Warmly,
Niya
Hey Diana and the the rest of the Bxcsm crew!
I could only imagine how much of an eye opening experience that must have been. I’m truly amazed at all the dedication you guys have shown & the hard work that you all must be so proud of. We are all descendants from different cultures, yet we are still one! I absolutely loved this post. & Karel, I love your raincoat 😉
Sad to know how some of them are living over there. Quite and eye opener. Can’t wai to speak to Beth XOXO
Hey Global Glimpsers!
Yet another amazing day! Learning first hand how people less fortunate than ourselves live their everyday lives. I’m sure this was an eye opening experience and to be able to reach out in the smallest way to help most of made you all very proud.
We’re willing to bet many, (if not all) of you will always think twice now before wasting any food. We so take it for granted the next meal is there and plentiful. Not everyone is so blessed, obviously.
Working as a group towards your CAP project sounds so rewarding, we can’t wait to hear the results of your efforts. Your daily tutoring sessions sounds like hard work, but I’m sure it’s fun and very rewarding.
Morgan we can’t wait to read your blog and hear from you. Hope you survive any volcanic eruptions 😮
Love you,
Mom & Kenny
WOW! What a great story to read about. You guys are AWESOME!
Thank you so very much guys for making us proud and humbled.
Naomi. I thank you so very much for taking the time to call me. I was so flattered by the call, that it brought tears to my eyes. As your stepfather and mentor, I was really moved by your call.
Thank you again for allowing me to be part of your life, experiences and successes.
I have dedicated my entire life to help the needy and less fortunate.
I sincerely hope that now you understand and get a better perspective as to why I do what I do.
Keep up the great work you’re doing. Making us proud every step of the way, on your quest for greatness.
Best of luck to you and your peers in all your endeavors and wish you guys the best.
When you care about people, they don’t need to know who you are or where you come from.
Blessings to all. and remember…
“They don’t care how much you know, if they know how much you care”
Love you!
Take lots of pictures and write as much as you can from your experiences there.
It will not only serve as a platform for future school projects and stories, but will also serve as a base for future Global Glimpse participants.
Is a legacy that you all will leave behind and will never be forgotten by the teachers, staff, parents, and the people who’s lives you’ve touched. Blessings to all.
ps. Want to have those memories also to have a nice home evening conversation !
LOL
Love you NAOMI!
Hi Morgan! What an unbelievable experience. Hard to believe that anyone can live on $1 or $2 a day in the world we live in so far away. I’m sure it will impact the way you and your friends look at the world when you get home. And, think of the impact you are all having while you’re there too. I’m sure your kindness and generosity will be remembered for a long time. I hope you’re taking lots of pictures, so we can see what you’ve been doing and share in your experience just a little. Can’t wait to hear all about it when you and your mom visit in August. Have fun. Stay safe. Love you,
Carol