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The HIV Virus affecting the life of many children in Nicaragua
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeanette McDermott Jun 15.

The Biggest Dumpsite of Latin America
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeanette McDermott Nov. 14, 2008.

 

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I've seen the needles while working with youth at La Chureca. Many of them, all scattered about amidst the mountains of garbage stacked to the sky. People from the western countries can't even begin to imagine the environment at La Chureca. I am g...
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At 8:36pm on October 5, 2009, Hon Naven said…
Hello Alegandro, I am please to know you. My name is Naven, I have been working with Conservation International more than three years in Cambopdia. I am sorry you ever heard about our Cambodia? Naven
At 8:25pm on August 12, 2009, Madeleine Truax said…
Hi Alejandro,
My name is Madeleine and I just started a support group called Animals Asia NYC. If you or anyone you know live in the NY area, would you please help us spread the word and join our group on meetup.com? You can find us at http://www.meetup.com/Animals-Asia-NYC/
Thank you so much!

Madeleine
At 3:45pm on December 30, 2008, Jeanette McDermott said…
HAPPY NEW YEAR ALEJANDRO!!

At 10:33am on October 12, 2008, Jeanette McDermott said…
Hola, Alex - just a super quick note to let you know I'm watching the photos you added to the slideshow of La Chureca. I'm glad you posted them so others can begin learning about the situation there.
At 9:07am on October 12, 2008, Jeanette McDermott said…
There you are. I'm so glad to see you here, Alejandro! With all of the converging paths we are walking, we will always be just a click of the keyboard away. Well, settle in and get to know your neighbors here at ecopaparazzi. Welcome!

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What do you love most about Ma Earth?
I love the color and beauty of the ocean, rivers and mountains,
What environmental issue concerns you most?
Accumulation of trash
Who is your Eco Hero/Heroine?
Pope Benedict XVI
What actions are you taking to help heal the Earth?
I am about to start with a group of people the Growth Institute, a vocational school for young adolescents who spend their lives working in the trash, breathing polluted air and toxic waste emanations. The Growth Institute focus on job skills to provide an opportunity of growth and success to many young adolescents who are the future leaders of the world. This people will carry the message, it is our obligation to lead them for the right cause.The Growth Institute will also focus its training on awareness and consciousness of the damage caused through pollution and steps to prevent the damage. The focus will be with the population of La Chureca, one of the biggest dumpsites in Latin America. For more info please log in: www.christforthepoor.org
What's the best eco quote you've ever heard?
Do not smoke!!!
What is your favorite green website?
http://www.greenpeace.org
What gives you the greatest hope for the future of the planet?
Awareness and education to all people about world pollution.
What is your funniest eco moment?
Walking in the sand every morning
What is your blog address?
http://www.christforthepoor.org

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Healing the Earth by Cleaning the Dumpsite

Here we are in this beautiful world called Earth. Why are we here? Why are we living now? What is our calling in this time and place? My calling I think have it found in La Chureca, the biggest dumpsite of Latin America. It is located in Managua. In the Acahualinca neighborhood where hundreds of children fight and work everyday for food. But they fight in the garbage. These kids are not children of the streets is even worse and sad because they live in the midst of dust, pollution, toxic gases,… Continue

Posted on November 20, 2008 at 6:23pm —

 
 

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