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Volunteering

The people you meet: Xela, Guatemala

August 1, 2011 Central America
People you meet: Xela, Guatemala

This is Alesseo. He lives in a small village outside Xela, Guatemala where many of the men from the village have gone to the USA to work, including his father.

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Volunteer Guatemala: Building Stoves

July 27, 2011 Central America
Building stoves in rural Guatemala

I chose my spanish school in Xela based on their philosophy and mission, as well as the volunteer projects they run. Recommended to me by Shannon from A Little Adrift, the great thing about Pop Wuj is that they allow you to participate in their projects whether you’re spending one week or one month at the [...]

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