Barrio Planta Project
Barrio Planta Project is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established to provide free access to English language education, arts, communication and job-training to the residents of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.[1][2] There is no charge to attend the program. Originally set up to serve the low-income La Planta neighborhood of San Juan del Sur, as of 2013, it had grown to include students from nearby towns.[3][4]
Founder | Dyani Makous |
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Type | 501(c)(3) organization |
Focus | Provides free access to English education, arts, communication and job-training |
Location | |
Website | Barrio Planta Project official site |
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Accomplishments
In 2011, Barrio la Planta Project provided funding for educational classes and programs for approximately 250 children, and other educational services to almost 200 other family members.[5]
Projects have included teaching local children how to surf, hip hop workshops, and a 2013 breakdancing video, "Listen Up Adults" promoting the value of creativity.[6][7][8] A girls' basketball league, "Las Poderosas" ("the powerful females") also conducts education on "fitness, health and hygiene."[3]
References
- Colgan, Laura (2011-03-30). "Community development, education and arts school plans fundraiser". San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
- "BARRIO TO THE BAY: Fundraiser for Nicaraguan Youth Community Organization". Mission Local. 2011-03-31. Archived from the original on 2014-03-01. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
- Rundle, Brooke (2013-05-14). "Barrio Planta Project: Next Level Education". Get San Juan del Sur. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
- Berrios, Marcela (2010-05-29). "Barrio Planta Project". Hecho Magazine. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
- "GuideStar Exchange Reports for BARRIO LA PLANTA PROJECT". Retrieved 2014-03-01.
- "Look mom, I can surf!". Nicaragua Surf Report. 2006. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
- "Barrio Planta Project". Del Sur News. 2010-12-09. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
- "Barrio Planta Project". Conscious Magazine. Retrieved 2014-03-01.