Text and Photos by Adam Wohlman
Having
just completed my second week here at Pop Wuj, I’ve now been exposed to a bit
of everything and have learned quite a bit more about the Asociación’s various
projects and how they function. For example, last Wednesday I accompanied a
small group back out to Llanos where we successfully completed the construction
of yet another Safe Stove, while on Thursday I attended the Nutrition Clinic in
Buena Vista, and on Friday I was back in Llanos del Pinal for a joint Mother’s/Scholarship
meeting.
A
few notes about each experience:
· STOVES – It was great to see the end result of
several weeks of work by Pop Wuj staff, students, and interns. However, the
definite highlight was seeing just how happy the recipient family was with the
final product. They must’ve stared and smiled at the stove for about 10 minutes
after we finished working, and we were all especially grateful for the juice
and snacks they provided as a token of thanks.
· NUTRITION – This was my first experience with
the Nutrition Program and it was cool to see everyone in action. The group
consisted of five Medical Spanish students, Dr. Herman and Dr. Mirza,
Luby, and two interns (Robyn and myself). While Luby, the doctors, and the
students measured and weighed babies, provided consultations, and dispensed medication
and nutritional supplements, Robyn and I delivered a short presentation on how
to maintain a healthy, balanced diet through the consumption of easily
accessible, local food items. I also sat in on a few consultations and was able
to help translate when needed.
SCHOLARSHIPS – Though I’ll be working primarily
in scholarships, this was my first real introduction to the program, and I
attended this meeting more as a spectator to get a feel for the format and introduce
myself to the group. The meeting also doubled as a Mother’s Meeting for the
mothers of students currently attending the Family Support Center in Llanos del
Pinal. I look forward to getting to know
all of the participants over the next several months!
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| Medical Spanish students, Ellie and Carmel, at the Nutrition Meeting in Buena Vista. |
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| General Projects Coordinator, Robyn, preparing to cut a hole in the roof of the kitchen for the stove's chimney. |
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