PROJECTS | pocoapocosanpedro

Here are some of the projects we are working on

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English classes

We have been holding weekly ESL classes for 3 years. During Covid, they were on Zoom, and we are now opeing up in person classes again.

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Kids' Kitchens

Before covid, we were helping 55 families each month. Now (2023) we are feeding over 700 children in the Kids' Kitchens - five days a week!

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Planting program

Sadly our "Vivero La Esperanza" in San Juan Tecomatlán closed during covid. But Creser is another organization that has grown from our work - and they are now growing food for the Kids'Kitchens!

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Jewelry classes

We have been providing jewelry making classes since 2017 and with Mel's help the students are doing so well!

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Hair styling classes

We have been providing hairstyling classes for 6 years in different areas. Now women are working from home and creating their own businesses!

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Sewing program

We have been giving sewing lessons for 5 years. We hope to resume at the end of May 2022.

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Cooking classes

In 2019 the women built a pizza oven and make pizzas at the weekend for sale. They also have a corn crushing machine which makes the corn tortilla mix. Now we plan to teach how to use new vegetables in their diet (especially for kidney patients).

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Knitting classes

We provided knitting classes for 3 years. It gives a sense of accomplishment and pride. We hope to recontinue in 2022.

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Library Program

The lending library is up and running and the children are enjoying reading! What a joy!

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More Spanish books are needed though!