In Ecuador, November 1st is a great celebration as it is „Dia de los Muertos“. The “Day of the Dead” is a time where families gather together in the community cemetery with offerings of food for a day-long remembrance of their ancestors and lost loved ones. The common tradition consists of eating „Guaguas de Pan“ which is a…

Once a month there is a special programm for all kids in Salem. It´s called „Convivencia“. Normally the children and adolescents are separated into different, age based tutorial groups. During conviviencias all children do something together. Its not only fun but it’s a great way to create a better sense of community within the group…

Last week some of the children´s parents helped us to build a new bench. With a lot of love and care they made a new bench out of bamboo.