Volunteer in Guatemala: Seeds of Help Trip June 2009

Stacy — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:29:41 +0000

Walter Able, the president of Seeds of Help took a short trip this past week in June to share all of the great things happening in Guatemala. Along with Walter was Stacy Able, his wife and Photographer for Seeds of Help Foundation, Rob and David Plakenhorn, and Ellie Young. They went to schools in the “cumbre” (mountain top) as well as attended a woman’s group cooking class where Seeds of Help’s Peace Corp Volunteer, Will, taught the women how to make Banana Pancakes. The women would not let Will go home until every single monstrous pancake was made. Seeds of Help teaches cooking classes to several woman’s groups of Huehuetenango, Guatemala to improve their nutrition as most lack vital micro nutrients. By teaching them how to try different recipes with various ingredients, the women and their families will subsequently get a wider variety crucial vitamins.

Ellie brought over 150 tooth brushes for the children which we left for the Elementary teachers to pass out as to avoid paternalism. Also, David brought soccer balls which will be great for the children to play with.

A gallery of photos taken by Stacy Able can be viewed: http://stacyable.com/guatemala/index.html If you are interested in purchasing any of the photos from the gallery please contact Stacy Able (stacybrogan@gmail.com) as 100% of the proceeds go towards funding Seeds of Help Foundation and providing scholarships for children to attend middle and high schools in Huehuetenango, Guatemala

Walter’s next trip will be at the end of September which is also the end of the rainy and school seasons. If you are interested in volunteering with Seeds of Help there are several opportunities so please contact us at info@seedsofhelp.org/

Ellie Young’s experiences and photos will be coming up on the next blog so check back soon.

Seeds of Help March 2009 Trip

Stacy — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:05:13 +0000

Seeds of Help will be hosting a voluntourism cultural trip to Guatemala this March 14-21, 2009. Most people will be

: Cashew Fruit – A rare site!

flying out of Indianapolis, but if you are in another area and would like to see the real guatemala please contact seedsofhelp@yahoo.com.

Our tentative itinerary is:

March 14th- Fly into Guatemala City Airport (GUA) early afternoon, drive to Panajhel, dinner at the beautiful sunset restaurant over looking the majestic Lake Atitlan

March 15th- In the morning travel to Chichicastenango to explore the largest market in Guatemala.In the afternoon we will drive to the department of Huehuetenango and stay in”the city of “huehue”.

March 16th- Journey up the mountain to visit the areas that Seeds of Help operates. Meet woman’s groups, school children, and participate in a cooking class where Seeds teaches the woman’s groups prepare fresh, local, and economical vegetables, and fruits to create more nutritious meals.

A girl from Seeds Groups

March 17th, 18th, 19th- work in a middle school (Fe y Alegría) in Chiantla with students.Various groups and sessions to teach the students skills they can pass onwards to their family will take place.

March 20th- Drive to Guatemala city (a journey that can take 4-8 hours depending on road blocks) stay in hotel downtown to catch flight home early the next day

March 21st- Fly home

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Volunteer in Guatemala: Seeds of Help Trip June 2009

Seeds of Help March 2009 Trip