Christopher Fuentes

Tucson, Arizona

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U of A Nicaragua Summer Trip 2015
  1. Affiliated Organization: Global Student Embassy
  2. High School and University Program: Universities
  3. School: University of Arizona
End Date: Jun 04, 2015 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

Community organic agriculture, nutrition, and clinical practice at Clinica Verde in Boaco, NIcaragua.

Clinica Verde Project Overview
The project is a collaborative effort by our organization, Global Student Embassy, and Clinica Verde to create organic agriculture, nutrition, and health programming in Boaco, Nicaragua. The programming will be carried out through the building and utilization of a demonstration farm. The farm was part of the original plan for the clinic, but they haven’t had the time (the clinic sees roughly 1,500 patients per month) nor resources to carry out their vision.
The building of the demonstration farm, on approximately 3/4 acres of open land behind the clinic, will serve as a platform, in conjunction with the clinic, to carry out the various goals of the project, including: (i) conduct hands-on workshops for individuals interest in a holistic approach to organic agriculture, nutrition and health; (ii) foster collaboration between all participants, both local and international; (iii) increase access to healthy foods; (iv) increase access to some of the materials needed to build a small-scale home garden; (v) conduct surveys to determine impact and monitor program implementation and effectiveness; (vi) host international educational programs to allow for cross-cultural collaboration; (vii) utilize the demonstration farm as a model for the future building of school gardens in and around Boaco.

The holistic approach taken by the GSE and CV collaboration looks into the interconnections between organic agriculture, nutrition and health. Students will have the opportunity to gain not only valuable clinical experience, but also to engage in cross-cultural collaboration on a farm while learning about bio-intensive, organic methods of food production. In addition, students will be able to work alongside doctors at the local hospital, a maternity ward and, possibly, a mobile rural health clinic. These varied clinical settings will provide insight into the many ways clinical care is carried out in one municipality in Nicaragua.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Christopher Fuentes donated $138

May 09, 2015 11:43 PM

Organization Admin donated $50

Saying "Direct Deposit "

May 08, 2015 09:25 AM

Anonymous donated $50

Saying "Glad to have a neighbor like you. From Esayas Tsegaye"

May 07, 2015 11:30 PM

Anonymous donated $40

Saying "Departe de Martin Garcia "

May 06, 2015 02:46 PM

Kyle : Workman donated $100

Saying "Good Luck Chris!!"

May 06, 2015 01:35 PM

Luis Alonzo Miranda donated $100

Saying "Hope the trip is beneficial. Coach Miranda"

May 05, 2015 04:50 PM

Christopher Fuentes donated $265

Saying "Mrs. Lupercio and family/Mrs.lehman"

May 05, 2015 04:15 PM

Melissa Johnson donated $20

May 05, 2015 03:25 PM

Amelia Black donated $20

Apr 29, 2015 05:43 AM

VIRGINIA L BARON donated $25

Saying "Hey Christopher, You're awesome! What a wonderful way to be of service to others. What a great role model you are to your family and friends. And I can't leave without saying, "GO CATS!!" <3"

Apr 28, 2015 04:31 AM

Heather Lange-Bush donated $30

Apr 27, 2015 11:27 PM

Lily Wong donated $30

Apr 27, 2015 09:31 PM

Christina Evangelista donated $25

Saying "Safe travels!!! "

Apr 27, 2015 02:49 AM

Anonymous donated $30

Saying "Otro ayudadita Departe de (Martin Gracia)"

Apr 22, 2015 01:56 PM

Organization Admin donated $13

Apr 20, 2015 11:00 AM

Cipriano R. Villela donated $25

Saying "I little more to help you out. Love Grandpa!!"

Apr 17, 2015 08:19 AM

Organization Admin donated $164

Apr 16, 2015 03:48 PM

Barbara Q. Lopez donated $50

Saying "What a great opportunity!!"

Apr 13, 2015 03:09 PM

Christopher Fuentes donated $30

Apr 10, 2015 10:05 AM

Rene Villela Jr donated $100

Saying "Hope your first trip outside of the USA (México doesn´t count in our case), is as eye opening and as fantastic as it was for me. Love you bud, keep up the good work! I´m proud of you."

Apr 09, 2015 12:08 PM

Patricia Villela donated $45

Saying "Es un plaser poder ayudarte. Martin Gracia (El Vecino)"

Apr 08, 2015 02:10 PM

Ian a beltran donated $20

Saying "Swagswagswag"

Apr 07, 2015 11:34 PM

Martin J Leon donated $100

Mar 23, 2015 02:51 PM

Organization Admin donated $20

Mar 19, 2015 11:16 AM

Anonymous donated $100

Saying "Seth Beltran"

Mar 18, 2015 04:37 PM

Lorena Villela donated $20

Saying "Wyatt Carr"

Mar 18, 2015 04:30 PM

Susana Leon Quintero donated $50

Saying "Sigue para adelante mijo y que dios te bendiga."

Mar 10, 2015 11:00 AM

Patricia V Fuentes donated $200

Saying "Love you lots!! from Mom and Siblings"

Mar 05, 2015 11:26 PM

Martha Pulido Villela donated $50

Saying "Best of luck, So proud of you Grandson. Love Grandma!"

Feb 27, 2015 08:33 AM

Cipriano R. Villela donated $25

Saying "So proud of you Grandson, Love you!!"

Feb 23, 2015 08:18 AM

Sophia Chowdhury donated $25

Feb 23, 2015 02:53 AM

javier leon donated $5

Saying "Javi"

Feb 21, 2015 01:13 PM

eduardo leon donated $5

Saying "Eddie"

Feb 21, 2015 01:08 PM

Sana M Khan donated $10

Feb 18, 2015 09:18 PM

Christopher Fuentes donated $200

Saying "Trip Deposit"

Feb 18, 2015 07:54 PM
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