Volunteer Kary Brennan got together a group of children from the former squatters community la Solidaridad. Her purpose was to combine her two passions: art and the environment in order to teach kids to protect their local environment. At the end of her time here, she took a group for a short boat tour of the isletas to show them the diversity of flora and fauna that exists in Lake Colcibolca (literally right in their backyard!) For many of these children this was their first time visiting the isletas. A good time was had by all!
And the youth project has been so successful that community leaders have decided to keep it going. They meet with the kids 3 mornings per week. Viva Nicaragua! volunteers have helped with Taekwando, dance, theater, and art projects!
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