We just heard from the group that they are settling into their hostel Bocas. After a morning exploring Panama City they arrived in Bocas and met Emily Talentino, Executive Director of Give and Surf. We will be back with more detailed updates and photos from the students this week.
This morning we started out in the movie room and met Maria. She gave us a summary of what her organization (Madres y Familias Deportadas in Acción) does for those who get deported. Maria told us how she has several educational classes that she holds to give the deported individuals working skill sets in order...
People often go to work or build something for someone, but why they are doing it is often overlooked. Here in Tibet, you look around and see so many things; most are spectacular, but some are very concerning. One of the most concerning things you see is trash. It is everywhere. Trash is the reason...