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Visiting An After School Program in Rural Mexico

5/9/2018

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While in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico last month, I had the privilege of visiting a unique after school program for indigenous young kids. One of our fellow house mates at the homestay my husband and I were staying at introduced me to the woman who started this program.  The director, 82-year-old Elsa, originally moved to  Mexico to as she put it "to drop out".  However, one day Elsa, handed out 8 new pencils to the children who would slowly walk by her home on their way down the dusty road from their public primary school. From there, it has flourished into a daily arts program with dozens of students, guided with love by Elsa, a Julliard graduate, and local volunteers. They offer painting, weaving on a loom, handwork, and more.  Basically, she saw a need and little by little she now directs a full fledged after school programs for kids from kindergarten to high school. The school is called Ojala Niños, which means “hope” or God Willing”. 
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Additionally, a hot meal is also provided.  As a non profit, help is always needed.  Learn more at http://ojala-ninos.org

It was quite moving, humbling and inspiring to see the difference one person can make.  The impact she has had on so many who otherwise would not have a place to go to after school and would may not realize the talents they have that might well help they lead a very different life. ​​
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