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Teaching is a Work of Heart

Alberta teachers have recently returned from the Bosawas biosphere reserve in Nicaragua as part of a pilot project in partnership with the Alberta Teacher’s Association (ATA).... Alberta teachers have recently returned from the Bosawas biosphere reserve in Nicaragua as part of a...

In The Field, Travel Stories

The next chapter for Marjorie

Marjorie works hard. The first time we meet her in the Bosawas bioshphere reserve in Nicaragua, she is carrying rice. The second time we cross paths, she is carrying water fro... Marjorie works hard. The first time we meet her in the Bosawas bioshphere reserve in Nicaragua, she ...

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Turning Cant's into Cans

Turning Can’ts into Cans The construction of secondary schools in the Bosawas and the promotion of girls’ education will allow teachers to turn can’ts into cans for stud... Turning Can’ts into Cans The construction of secondary schools in the Bosawas and the promotio...

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Turning Dreams into Plans

A dream declared becomes a goal. Maria is in the 6th grade of primary school, the eldest of 7 brothers, and the daughter of a humble peasant Miskito farmer in the community of... A dream declared becomes a goal. Maria is in the 6th grade of primary school, the eldest of 7 brothe...

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When Helen Grows up

When Helen grows up, she wants to be a teacher. Before the Bolivia breakfast program was initiated in Helen’s school in Charcos II, 40 students attended classes regularl... When Helen grows up, she wants to be a teacher. Before the Bolivia breakfast program was initiated i...

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Better Nutrition in Bolivia

The Better Nutrition, Better Learning project is going very well in Alto Beni, Bolivia! Our partner organization, Fundacion RENACE is well on their way to achieving their proj... The Better Nutrition, Better Learning project is going very well in Alto Beni, Bolivia! Our partner ...

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The Gift of Education

A quality education is a human right.  Achieving access for all to quality education is a key factor in the creation of economic, social and physical well-being for all commun... A quality education is a human right.  Achieving access for all to quality education is a key factor...

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In augauration of Bosawas Schools

Two new schools give education its rightful place in BOSAWAS It is no small task to construct a building in the remote BOSAWAS biosphere reserve. The long journey for each bag... Two new schools give education its rightful place in BOSAWAS It is no small task to construct a buil...

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