The Forgotten Children of the Land of Lakes and Volcanoes

 We are pleased to have been able to distribute uniforms to nearly 100 children across the eight schools.  Marvin, Sylvia and family have diligently made brown paper bags so as to avoid the plastic I have deterred them from using!  What dedication.  Marvin and Jordy have sometimes Sylvia too, have visited the schools to ensure all were distributed;  those that were not collected in school were retained at his home for collection.  From each school, where wifi  and signal permitted, a video call was made so that I could share in the proceedings.  It was almost as if I was there! Instituto Secundario Tigue Sintiope Santa Teresa and Los Ramos Children collecting from Marvin's house. Tilgue Shoes for children at El Corozal Rafael Herrera We have also distributed a broom, mop and rake to all teachers who have to clean and take care of the school with the help of pupils and parents.  There is normally a big clean up before term starts, as, due to the windy and dusty climate and lack of p

 You will no doubt remember the state of the facilities from my photographs last year.  This being the most shocking! Well we are finally able to help.  After a site survey it was discovered that there was not sufficient space to start from scratch so the current latrines will be dismantled and reconstructed from brick to make safe and hygienic provision. The materials are being delivered and the work will begun as soon as progress has been made on the other sites and labour is available.