They are smiling because they finally have a school with walls and furniture, built with funds from the creations you bought!
Using local merchants and supplies, you can see this transformation below. From walls of sticks, to real walls filled with school supplies.
Thanks to all who purchased and contributed.
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History-
In 2002 I had the opportunity to participate in a medical/surgical mission to Chulucanas, Peru sponsored by the
Global Health Ministry. We performed nearly 80 operations on under privledged
people who otherwise could not afford surgery.
Half of the children in this picture do not go to school, either because they can't afford it or because there IS NO SCHOOL.
I plan to return to Chulucanas in October, 2006, not only to do surgery, but to sponsor the construction of an elementary
school in a nearby village of need. The work will be done by local masons, welders and carpenters who might otherwise be unemployed.
I plan to use the entire proceeds from the sale of my creations for this purpose.
Thank you very much and enjoy your creation!
Bill Herbert