Today our delegation visited Podcasts For Peace, which is an innovative program established to promote youth empowerment by encouraging positive values within their community in Acahualinca, Managua, Nicaragua. In addition, the mission of Podcasts For Peace promotes social justice through collaborative community engagement. The activities that were included in the program were English, Artensenia and digital art classes along with designated time for homework and reading.
As students it was very heart-felt to see how volunteers along with community members and educators came together to work toward this project for the youth of Acahualinca. The volunteers have been able to receive grants and donations, but are still continuing to build up this project one step at a time. It was admirable to see how these volunteers choose to assist and take action in a community after their previous visit in Nicaragua. Despite the fact that the program is relatively new –only started within in the past eight months -- it has still made an impact on the youth of the community. In conclusion, it was inspiring to see how important and essential it was for these volunteers to give back to this community of youth.
To see more information or ask questions about Podcasts For Peace, please check out the following websites:
- Website:www.podcastsforpeace.weebly.com
- Email: podcastsforpeace@gmail.com
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