UPDATE: Las Palmas Latrine Project
Hey Gang!
Our team made a quick visit to Las Palmas recently to get updates on the latrine project, and see how it wrapped up. We were so glad to find that all of the latrines were completed! The families in the village now have completed sanitation systems:
The completed composting latrine, with rails! It's lacking one door at the moment, but the families are glad to have it.
ACI Film Internship
Looking for an internship?
Al Campo International is an international service-learning and travel program running socially minded service and adventure trips to Nicaragua and Honduras. Al Campo International is currently looking for an intern to assist in filming and editing video.
Internship Description: Position holder will assist our organization in filming and editing a video for marketing purposes. This internship would involve traveling to Nicaragua with our trip leaders and handling filming of the trip in early June and July. Position holder will pay their own airfare, but all expenses while abroad will be covered. Upon returning to the US, position holder would edit footage and assist in creating video. Proficiency in filming, handling of cameras, and editing software is necessary. Daily activities would involve filming of service/adventure activities, recording interviews with program participants, and editing video. Editing hours after the trip would be flexible, and you can create your own schedule.
Secrets from Copán: Truths of the Mayan Calendar
Everyone has heard the Mayan rumors that the world will end in 2012. For most of us, the arrival of 2012 and no apparent end of the world was evidence enough that the world would go on to see future years. The actual date associated with this mysterious Mayan prediction however, has not yet arrived. December 21st is still months away. The good news, is that new research from the Copán site in Honduras shows that perhaps we had nothing to worry about in the first place.
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William Fash, an archeologist from Harvard University, was interviewed in March by La Prensa, a Honduras newspaper. His discoveries should calm anyone that’s still worried about the coming end of the world.
Ingredients for Life: Soil and Water
The agricultural sector in Nicaragua carries a lot of weight- not only is agricultural products one of Nicaragua’s major sources of income, but it’s also a vital source of nutrition for members of rural communities. The success of a crop year can make –or break- a community that has no other source of income and no other way to eat.
TJ von Oehsen: the Mendozas family and constellations
The most striking thing for me, throughout my entire extraordinary and life-changing trip to Nicaragua was how close I became to the people of Las Palmas in only 5 days.To be honest, before getting to the village, I was absolutely terrified. (more…)
Surfing 101: Paddling Out
The first thing every surfer needs to do is get to the waves. Paddling out to the break is easier if you use these tips.
From Nicaragua: March is women’s month
Through out the month of March, the country of Nicaragua is celebrating women. The Nicaraguan Institute of Hispanic Culture (INCH) dedicated the month of March to the Nicaraguan woman in February, and organized events throughout the month that speak for equality.
Surfing 101: A quick lesson on the lingo
Whether you’re looking forward to surfing the Nicaragua shoreline in a few short months or your son/daughter/friend is just was, you’re going to need to know a few things to keep up with the waves (or the talk about the waves).
Final St. Andrew’s School Update
The last week and a half has been a fun-packed adventure. From building over 12 latrines, swimming in Somoto Canyon, and learning to surf, this spring break was action-packed! Today, the St. Andrew’s School trip is coming to a close. The Al Campo team had a great time getting to know each of you.
St. Andrew’s explores el Cañon de Somoto
El cañon de Somoto is a 125 hectacre canyon and a National Monument of Nicaragua. Yesterday, St. Andrew’s school spent the day rafting the Rio Coco, which sits at the bottom of the canyon.
