Here are some of our Rotarians in Jiquilillo, Nicaragua, an area of extreme poverty, building kitchens for two elementary schools.

The group of 12 consisted of members of the Rotary Clubs of Coquitlam Sunrise and Meadow Ridge, along with family and friends. This was the second trip to Jiquilillo for the Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise. In 2012 we partnered with the Rotary Club of Kamloops West to build toilet blocks at three schools in the same community.

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ImageIn addition to Rotary partnerships, Global Change for Children assisted us with a $5,000 donation towards the building of the kitchens. We were able to obtain a District 5050 Grant bringing the total funds available to $13,300. The funds e nabled us, in addition to building the kitchens, to repair and replace roofs on two schools, do prep work on one school so it could be painted, and purchase and prepare meals at a local soup kitchen for 250 children.

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The locals are extremely happy with our assistance and we feel we are making a difference. We plan to continue to work in this area for a least another couple of years, as there is much to be done.

We are able to stay on the beach at a local surf camp which makes the project as much about fellowship as it is community service.