Climate and ConservationNicaraguaRaleigh ExpeditionWater, Sanitation and Hygiene Talking Travelling, Trek and Teamwork with Volunteer Rosanna: ‘I Think the Most Effective Teams are the Most Diverse’/Hablando de Viajar, Caminar y Trabajar en Equipo con la Voluntaria Rosanna: ‘Creo que los Equipos más Efectivos son los más Diversos’ Rosanna decided to volunteer with Raleigh as she wanted to push herself out of her comfort zone and do something…damienApril 30, 2018
Climate and ConservationCosta RicaNicaraguaRaleigh ExpeditionWater, Sanitation and Hygiene Spanish Language Day: The Importance of Translation on a Raleigh Expedition/Día de la Lengua Española: La Importancia de la Traducción en Raleigh Expedition On Raleigh Expedition in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, home country volunteers, whose native language is Spanish, volunteer alongside international volunteers.…damienApril 23, 2018
Costa RicaNicaraguaRaleigh ExpeditionYouth Economic Empowerment Supporting Reforestation in Madriz’ Eco-Tourism Hotspot/Apoyo a la Reforestación en el Punto de Acceso Ecoturístico de Madriz Here, families have a deep appreciation of the natural beauty of their region, and the symbiotic relationship between the land…damienApril 23, 2018
Costa RicaNicaraguaRaleigh ExpeditionWater, Sanitation and Hygiene Doña Erika: A Host Mother with a Small Enchilada Business and a Big Heart/Doña Erika: Una Madre Anfitriona con un Pequeño Negocio de Enchiladas y un Gran Corazón Born in the North, Doña Erika came to Wasayamba when she was 16, married and pregnant with her second daughter,…damienApril 15, 2018
Climate and ConservationCosta RicaNicaraguaRaleigh Expedition Introducing Ezequiel Aguirre Pérez: The Star Behind Raleigh’s Natural Resource Management Project in Matambú, Costa Rica/Presentamos a Ezequiel Aguirre Pérez: El Proyecto de Gestión de Recursos Naturales de la Estrella Detrás de Raleigh en Matambú, Costa Rica Ezequiel has lived in Matambú his whole life and dedicates his time to keeping the rich Chorotega culture alive and…damienApril 14, 2018
Costa RicaNicaraguaRaleigh ExpeditionWater, Sanitation and Hygiene The Value of Collaboration in San Agustin, Nicaragua/l Valor de la Colaboración en San Agustín, Nicaragua Raleigh’s collaboration with the community is key to this project’s success. Over the next twelve weeks, volunteers will support local…damienApril 7, 2018
Costa RicaNicaraguaRaleigh ExpeditionWater, Sanitation and Hygiene Handwashing 101 – It’s More Complicated Than You Think!/Lavado de Manos 101 – ¡Es más Complicado de lo que Crees! Step 1 – wet your hands and lather with soap. Step 2 – clean your palms, the back of your…damienApril 5, 2018
Costa RicaNicaraguaRaleigh Expedition How Has Trek Made You a Better Leader?/¿Cómo te ha Convertido Trek en un Mejor Líder? The Communications Team (Communications Officer – Lydia, Photographer – Petra and Videographer – Victoria) have just returned from joining the…damienApril 2, 2018
Costa RicaNicaraguaRaleigh ExpeditionWater, Sanitation and Hygiene The Great El Bosque Trash-ure Hunt – Action Day in El Bosque Sustainable Waste Disposal in El Bosque: A Rural Challenge The community in El Bosque mostly consists of coffee and bean…damienMarch 28, 2018
Costa RicaNicaraguaRaleigh ExpeditionWater, Sanitation and Hygiene Maria’s Story: ‘The Volunteers are a Big Help. We Learn from Them and They Learn from Us’/La Historia de María:’Los Voluntarios son una Gran Ayuda. Aprendemos de ellos y ellos Aprenden de Nosotros’ Maria Magdalone Gonzalez Ruiz is an inspiring 90-something-year-old woman who has lived in the community of San Jose de Paiwas,…damienMarch 28, 2018