"The Mission house was comfortable, similar to a hostel. We didn't often eat there (only like 3 times) but when Nini (the Mission House caretaker) cooked it was authentic and delicious.
Volunteering was fantastic, we were at the club (aka the Youth Development Center) a lot sometimes informally with 2 formal volunteer days. I was shocked by the poverty and prostitution in the city and the barrios but that awareness made me more grateful for the opportunity to allow the kids time in their days to just be kids.
Other things I did on the trip: scub dive, 12 waterfall hike, cabarete, playa dorado, some great restaurants, and spent time at the kite bar.
The team that Liz has created is incredible. Each individual from Martina and Linley to Juan to gabby and mariana all fit so well together, support each other, we're so welcoming to me, and so passionate about their work." - Tessa, Minneapolis, MN 2013
Picture to the right: Tessa and Linley at the Kite bar participating in leisure activities through our "Voluntourism" program.
Picture below: Tessa helping some of our Haitian children we sponsor.
Picture below: Tessa helping some of our Haitian children we sponsor.
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