tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883635293687340798.comments2023-04-15T08:31:22.349-07:00Guatemala - Developing World ConnectionsDWC Volunteershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12649053562365670260noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883635293687340798.post-76163787004608333632011-07-30T10:03:18.229-07:002011-07-30T10:03:18.229-07:00I was at open windows and they are doing good work...I was at open windows and they are doing good work<br />However after donating $150$ of supplies and spending 4 days teaching the children, I was offended by being told a $300.00 cash donation in addition to what I had contributed in time and money , was required.<br /><br />Have others run into this? I think Teresa is doing good work. But that raised a flag for me. It made me feel very uncomfortable, as we planned the trip in good faith to contribute as much as we felt we couldmin time and money, and we have supported other poorer areas, like. THE children of the Guatemalan Dump people who seem to have so much less than those of Duanes. Open Windows seemed great, but this brought caution to my enjoyment of working with the kids, and donating all sorts of math, solar system, books, paper etc, to an organization that requested cash donation of sizeable amount for my 4day volunteer effort. Its not like I used any of their resources ....I road chicken buses back and forth, and worked hard with the kids, and was generous with donations of needed materials. Hmmmm<br />I hope the rest of your trip was excellent. There was so much to do all over guatemalaminnesota contributeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909528178737453189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883635293687340798.post-83845579186291051232011-02-17T12:06:26.692-08:002011-02-17T12:06:26.692-08:00Hi Marg. Thank you for sharing this experience. Ho...Hi Marg. Thank you for sharing this experience. How telling the two observances are, no handwashing and high infant mortality. <br /><br />Even in Canada handwashing is a hard concept to get across to people. For instance, during a two week, health authority sponsored data collection on handwashing, the hospital I work at had zero observations of physicians washing their hands. ZERO. Nurses were the best but even then only came in at under 50%.<br /><br />What a great project that would be - teaching principles of handwashing and the direct link between that and infant mortality. As much as 41% reduction if both mother and attendant wash their hands before the birth.<br /><br />Cudos to you and your curiousity!misterhunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248169396592134673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883635293687340798.post-18486408200992489202011-02-14T11:07:09.447-08:002011-02-14T11:07:09.447-08:00Nice to see that pic of my wife, the "rod bus...Nice to see that pic of my wife, the "<i>rod buster</i>" ;)misterhunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248169396592134673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883635293687340798.post-82286316633043907252011-02-09T21:27:57.324-08:002011-02-09T21:27:57.324-08:00Thanks ever so much for the updates! seems like we...Thanks ever so much for the updates! seems like we got a number of posts all at once. The narrative and pictures are wonderful. The pictures are really wonderful. I see Marlin! You have many followers here in BC. You are all so amazing! Goods days ahead for all!misterhunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248169396592134673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883635293687340798.post-1380292394896320282011-02-07T20:43:20.682-08:002011-02-07T20:43:20.682-08:00This is great! We can hardly wait for some news of...<b>This is great!</b> We can hardly wait for some news of the project! We're proud of each of you!<br /><br />-Al (misterhunt.com)misterhunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248169396592134673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883635293687340798.post-57858613764821613912011-02-06T22:22:55.932-08:002011-02-06T22:22:55.932-08:00Best of luck to everyone, especially Marlin, my wi...Best of luck to everyone, especially Marlin, my wife!misterhunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248169396592134673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883635293687340798.post-84978623868750776142011-02-03T07:22:56.467-08:002011-02-03T07:22:56.467-08:00You guys got out of here just in time - the snow s...You guys got out of here just in time - the snow storm was brutal! Looking forward to hearing about your adventures and the good work you are doing.Talihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747683166611367416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883635293687340798.post-25604380031388610232011-02-03T05:53:30.217-08:002011-02-03T05:53:30.217-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Talihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747683166611367416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883635293687340798.post-42463140845064068772010-06-12T14:01:25.427-07:002010-06-12T14:01:25.427-07:00Hi Carla thanks so much for this great update. So...Hi Carla thanks so much for this great update. So glad you all arrived safely. Here in Calgary we are thinking of you all. You are a wonderful group of yung making a difference.<br /><br />Take care of each other, Mrs Ng xx00xMohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10076985891140229460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883635293687340798.post-78364256290522670632009-05-19T17:19:02.120-07:002009-05-19T17:19:02.120-07:00Welcome to Guatemala. The kids here are great! I h...Welcome to Guatemala. The kids here are great! I hope you get to visit <A HREF="http://www.atitlan.net/" REL="nofollow">Lake Atitlan</A>. It is the most beautiful place in the world, and less than 2 hours away from Antigua!Catarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13946709161134106369noreply@blogger.com