Children and teenagers want to make a difference in the world. If we give them the opportunity and necessary support, they can make a difference in the world around them. At a time when studies show that compassion for others is decreasing and American children recently ranked second in the world for unhappiness, we need more programs such as this one.
The enthusiasm and satisfaction these students felt was palpable! See for yourself. Look at these happy faces. They want to do more… It is my goal and dream to provide more opportunities to do just that!
Stay tuned…
If you would like to bring this experience to your school, youth organization or church/faith organization, please contact me at: wizdomworks1967@yahoo.com.
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Dos Amigos from Santa Cruz la Laguna
Wallkill Middle School's Guatemalan Action Program Students
Morse Elementary School's Exceptional Activists
An exciting service learning program to benefit children and families living in Santa Cruz la Laguna, Guatemala.
Dos Amigos from Santa Cruz la Laguna
Welcome
Hello! My name is Betsy Sinsapaugh. I am a professional story~teller and story~teacher, located in
the Mid-Hudson Valley Region of New York.
While I wear many different "professional hats," this blog is celebration of the first Guatemalan Action Project, which is taking place at the John G. Borden Middle School, located in Wallkill, New York.
For the next 10 weeks, I will be working with approximately 15 seventh grade students to develop, market and implement student-led projects to raise funds for an amazing organization working with children, families and community leaders in Santa Cruz la Laguna, Guatemala.
Amigos de Santa Cruz has a number of extremely important initiatives which serve the Mayan community of Santa Cruz la Laguna. The community is comprised of three villages and three smaller villages located in the surrounding mountains.
Please visit their website to learn more: http://www.amigosdesantacruz.org/
the Mid-Hudson Valley Region of New York.
While I wear many different "professional hats," this blog is celebration of the first Guatemalan Action Project, which is taking place at the John G. Borden Middle School, located in Wallkill, New York.
For the next 10 weeks, I will be working with approximately 15 seventh grade students to develop, market and implement student-led projects to raise funds for an amazing organization working with children, families and community leaders in Santa Cruz la Laguna, Guatemala.
Amigos de Santa Cruz has a number of extremely important initiatives which serve the Mayan community of Santa Cruz la Laguna. The community is comprised of three villages and three smaller villages located in the surrounding mountains.
Please visit their website to learn more: http://www.amigosdesantacruz.org/
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Wallkill Middle School's Guatemalan Action Program Students
Working Together to Make a Difference
Morse Elementary School's Exceptional Activists
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About Betsy
- Phoenix Rising Sinsapaugh Kawamoto, MSW
- Mid-Hudson Valley, NY, United States
- I am a professional storyteller & storyteacher who has worked with students and adults for over 20 years. This exciting project is one of my service learning initiatives for the classroom; which are the culmination of many years of classroom experience, and community organizing and event planning. You can learn more about the many programs I offer at my website: www.phoenixrizing.net.