I have begun a series of workshops throughout rural Cayo under the auspices of an extraordina
ry Rural Community Development Officer, Mr. Orlando Jimenez. This activity has exposed me to an incredible group of community leaders who are working toward improving rural life. Basic issues are potable water, electricity, and education. Many of the villages are struggling also with creating voluntary pre-schools, community resource centers to include Internet cafes, libraries, youth groups and programs, agricultural cooperatives, health clinics, and women's committees. One community is negotiating to be part of the network of Cuban doctors serving Belize. The 4 hour session here was held on Saturday, March 26, 2011, using visual literacy techniqes (thanks to the technology of clip art!) dealing with low literacy, how to prepare proposals, where the money is in Belize, U.S., the British Commonwealth, and Europe. So far there is tremendous enthusiasm and requests for more--including next Saturday for non-profit organizations and a schedule of community meetings through June.
ry Rural Community Development Officer, Mr. Orlando Jimenez. This activity has exposed me to an incredible group of community leaders who are working toward improving rural life. Basic issues are potable water, electricity, and education. Many of the villages are struggling also with creating voluntary pre-schools, community resource centers to include Internet cafes, libraries, youth groups and programs, agricultural cooperatives, health clinics, and women's committees. One community is negotiating to be part of the network of Cuban doctors serving Belize. The 4 hour session here was held on Saturday, March 26, 2011, using visual literacy techniqes (thanks to the technology of clip art!) dealing with low literacy, how to prepare proposals, where the money is in Belize, U.S., the British Commonwealth, and Europe. So far there is tremendous enthusiasm and requests for more--including next Saturday for non-profit organizations and a schedule of community meetings through June. 
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