Here are a few pictures from my recent visit to the private school in Poco Fundo where we sponsor students, and hope to keep growing the program with everyone’s help. Unfortunately for two of the girls, Estela and Caroline, my visit was right in the middle of class.
I had Rebecca, the acting translator, apologize to Estela for this picture. Behind the photographer is the whole class still in their seats...
Here is Carolina sitting in class right as the principal barges in with us.
Believe me, I did not intend on interrupting class for my visit. I was hoping I could catch the girls between classes to meet them, but everyone was very welcoming of visitors and stopped everything in both classes for this visit. So, after learning from my visit to Estela’s class, I brought the whole class into the picture for Caroline.
Here I am with the Freshmen class, and the principal. Caroline is in the middle with the pink and white jacket.
The school also has an organic garden program, which is great because many of these kids are sons and daughters of coffee producers and if they follow in the footsteps of their parents they will have a solid base knowledge on the principles and advantages of organic farming.
Organic garden taken care of by the students
Playing around before the afternoon session with the younger kids.
Regardless of age, I have a feeling these kids could have taught me some moves if it wasn't raining.
