A new school year The new school year 2017 started at the beginning of February. Preparations are very demanding and organizationally it is still a challenge, although we have some years of experience. Two local school material suppliers made a big schoolbook donation for the new school year, which we gladly accepted and are grateful for.
This year twenty pupils attend primary school: Yossely the first kindergarten, four children the second kindergarten, two children the first grade, Luis the second grade, five children the third grade, four children the fourth grade and three girls the sixth grade.
There are eleven teenagers in secondary school: one attends the first, three the second and five the third grade. Fernando visits the first grade and Yulissa the second grade of the vocational school.
Josue is attending the special school IMDEE again this year. He is the by far the most excited child to be able to wear his school uniform again. Every morning he stands at the gate very…
"Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful of your life ..."
With this saying was I, Remo Jauch, high school teacher from Andermatt, welcomed on the 1st of October 2016 in the children’s home "yo quiero ser ...". How time flies. Meanwhile, I have been part of this big and cordial family for 4 months ...
With this voluntary service, I am able to fulfill my own childhood dream; social service in a developing country. After visiting my godson for a week this past May, it was clear to me that I must return to this wonderful place. It is impressive to see what Patricia has built up with a lot of hard work and above all, incomparable passion.
The best moments for me are the ones when I see how well the children support each other; while playing together, doing crafty projects in small groups or when the girls help in the kitchen. I am amazed how little quarrels occur and how independent the children are. It amazes me how nicely the children keep themselves busy with much…
