So after yesterday`s not so productive classes, mis parejas and I got a chance to meet with the Casa de Cultura parents group and comite. We introduced ourselves to the parents and then observed as they spent 3 hours (literally) talking about the Casa and the student fees.
However, it was good because my host mom (the director of the Casa) explained to the parents that we weren`t comfortable with giving English classes. I`m very, very happy she addressed our concerns and understands that we aren`t here to teach English. Now we will be able to focus our classes on technology, youth leadership, and the `rescue` of the Casa.
The 2nd meeting of the night, with the comite, went amazingly well. We explained the AMIGOS Foundation grant to them, and they seemed to understand almost immediately. They decided that the best direction would be to request the grant for a `Renovation and Rescue of the Casa de Cultura.` They even started throwing out prices of different materials they need and began a pseudo-budget! I`m going to explain our application even more in a later post.
I think this is a great idea, and will probably be more realistic and sustainable than a Tourism Center. We are going to start working on the Grant Application tonight so we can turn it in before the 30th...Friday!
We have classes in a few minutes, let`s hope people show up!
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