Bambu, Continued

The engine groans to a halt, signaling for people to begin filing down the aisle and out onto the gravel road. As the bus surges forward again to make its 5:30 stop in Suretka, you can look down a hill on the opposite side of the road and see the elementary school of Bambu. It is a wide, single-story building with green cement walls and a tin roof. Extending out from the main structure is an awning of sorts to cover the...

Collaborating to Better Serve Children and Familie...

Today, we’re taking a closer look at Children, Incorporated’s presence and partnerships in Brazil thanks to guest posts from Kelsi Ramdeo, CI Director of Programs and Partnerships, who recently traveled there. Follow along in this special journey of providing new and improved opportunities to those who need it most. Children, Incorporated is working in Lages, Brazil to support hard-working families that...

Bambu Market Offers Opportunity to Entire Communit...

Children, Incorporated International Projects Manager Shaun Mabry just returned from two weeks in Costa Rica where he visited our five project sites there and established contacts for training at the recently-opened Bambu Market, Se Ska Iyi. Today’s final segment picks up in Bambu where our Hope in Action program is providing a unique opportunity not only for the children and families we serve there but for the entire...

Providing for Indigenous Children in Costa Rica

Children, Incorporated International Projects Manager Shaun Mabry just returned from two weeks in Costa Rica where he visited our five project sites there and established contacts for training at the recently-opened Bambu Farmer’s Market, Se Ska Iyi. Follow along this week to learn more the projects and children he encountered as well as the latest news on our farmer’s market. The Santa Luisa Project is located in the...