There are many different camps that are organized and run by Peace Corps volunteers. The environmental and agriculture sectors run a camp called Paraguay Verde (Green Paraguay). The aim of the camp is "connecting and empowering Paraguayan youth who are engaged in the preservation of the natural resources of this biologically diverse country." The hope is that each participant is only responsible for their travel to the camp site, but once they arrive all expenses are covered for the three day camp. In order for this to be possible, the planning committee is asking for donations. This is where you all come in. Although the value of the dollar is rapidly falling a little will still go a long way to help make the camp a reality. They are using a fundraising website. Here is the link. http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/paraguay-verde-camp On the site you can see pictures and a video from the previous camp.
Although I have not been directly involved in the planning of this camp because of the timing of my arrival here in Paraguay I am hoping to be involved in the planning of the next camp. The Paraguay Verde camp that will be held in June this year will be the third camp since the idea of Paraguay Verde started. We are hoping to continue the tradition.
Anything that you are willing to donate will be greatly appreciated by the planning committee and more importantly the youth of Paraguay! Thanks.
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