Raleigh Costa Rica and Nicaragua: El trabajo de Raleigh en El Cacao/ Raleigh's work in El Cacao

Sunday, 22 November 2009

El trabajo de Raleigh en El Cacao/ Raleigh's work in El Cacao

Escrito por Urania Rodriguez Espinoza

La comunidad El Cacao esta compuesto por 85 viviendas. En el año 2002 esta comunidad fue beneficiada con la construccion de una casa communal, la cual fue construida gracias al apoyo de Raleigh. Esta organizacion en conjunto con la Cooperativa Juan Francisco Paz Silva, donaron los materials necesarios ademas Raleigh aporto en la mano de obra, enviando 3 brigadas las cuales trabajaron muy fuerta en la construccion de la casa communal. La construccion de esta casa communal fue de gran importancia para la poblacion debido a que e utilizado para realizar reunions socials, events culturales y otras actividades surgidas en la comunidad.

Ahora en el año 2009 la comunidad El Cacao es apoyada una vez mas con el proyecto de instalacion del recurso agua potable en sus hogares. Este proyecto es de gran importancia para los poblaadores debido a que sea un gran problema obtener el liquid vital como es el agua. Gracias al apoyo de mano de obra y materials que Raleigh ha aportado los pobladores no caminaran muchos metros para obtener el agua para tomar y realizar otras actividades.
A travez de estos proyectos la comunidad ha tenido la oportunidad de convivir con las brigadas de Raleigh lo cual para ellos ha sido muy especial recibir a participantes de la brigada como un miembro de la familia a los que reciben con mucho amor y cariño y lo consideran como un hijo mas.

Las familias de la comunidad se interesan en darle alojamiento a los participantes del proyecto debido a que ellos aprenden mucho de la cultura de otros paises, ademas se interesan por aprender ingles aprovechando las clases que imparten las brigadas de Raleigh.
Los jovenes tambien se han involucrado mucho en las diversas actividades promovidas por Raleigh y estan interesados en ser participantes voluntaries en Raleigh debido a que en el año 2003, un joven de la comunidad El Cacao fue participante de Raleigh y ahora trabaja como tecnico de la cooperativa asociada con Raleigh.

La comunidad expresa un agradecimiento profundo por Realeigh por el apoyo y interes de resolver los problemas de la poblacion y los felicita por su incidencia en otras comunidades.

The community of El Cacao is made up of 85 houses. In 2002, a community centre was built thanks to the support of Raleigh. This organisation, working alongside the Cooperative Juan Francisco Paz Silva, donated not only the materials but also the manpower, sending 3 groups of venturers, who worked hard to complete the community centre. The construction of the community centre was of great importance to the community as it is used for meetings, cultural events and other community activities.

Now in 2009, the community of El Cacao is hosting Raleigh again as they return to work on a project to bring drinkable water into their homes. This project is of great importance for the villagers as at the moment it is difficult to obtain this vital liquid. Thanks to the support from Raleigh, the villagers won’t have to walk many metres to get water to drink and for other uses.

Through these projects, the community has had the opportunity to share experiences with the venurers. The experience of having venturers stay in their house is special for them, and they receive them with a lot of love and affection, seeing them as another member of the family.
The families in the community are interested in having venturers stay with them because they can learn a lot bout the cultures of other countries as well as learning English, taking advantage of the classes given by the Raleigh venturers.

The young people of El Cacao have been very involved in the activities promoted by Raleigh and are interested in becoming volunteers with Raleigh, as in 2003, one of the members of the community was a Raleigh participant and is now working as a technician with Raleigh through the Cooperative.

The community express their deep thank to Raleigh for their support and their interest in helping to resolve the problems of the villagers. They also congratulate them for the impact they have had on other communities.

8 comments:

Anonymous23 November 2009 at 05:03
I just want say hallo to my niece, Betty Chivasa, who is in Costa Rica right now until mid December, We are all tinking of you, may the lord e with you and have fun.

With Lots of Love
Uncle
Dzikamai and kids
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The Watson family23 November 2009 at 06:40
well done Claire and all at x-ray 5. It looks like an amazing adventure. im sure you have touched the hearts of the people you have stayed with. The wonderful memories you will bring back and share with us will be an extension of something special in your lives that will be remembered forever. Looking forward to having you home. much lovexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Anonymous25 November 2009 at 04:51
To Vicky Walden - X-Ray 3

Hey Vicks!!

Sounds like you're having a fantastic time! I love reading your updates! I've been googling the places you're visiting to find out exactly where you are in the world...must be the geographer in me! :p Enjoy the next part of your adventure! I'm sure it'll make your run around Tilgate seem like a stroll in the park!! Take care and can't wait to hear all about it when you're back! Lots of love, Jen...and my fellow Chuters! xxx
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Anonymous26 November 2009 at 21:14
para gabo...

hola mi birthday boy!!
te keria agradecer montones por llamarme y por siempre estar pendiente y preocupado por mí....
te voy a estar esperando con ese cafe mi baby...ponele todas las ganas y energías que te quedan a este ultimo proyecto....

22 dias y contando....(22!?...tendrá alguna importancia ese numero??)...jaja....beshos pa...

your bb
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Anonymous27 November 2009 at 14:42
For Sarah L. de su Pa.

So off again and to your beloved nature and turtles. A good hard , easy way to finish the experience-sea and shore, stars and salt, harmony and nature. Maravilloso hija y me alegra que el pie mejoro y los animos etsan altos. Disfruta la ultima etapa. Alex llega domingo para fiesta mia y te extrañare. Cuidate y cuida ese tobillo. Pierna mia perfecta ahora pero bronchis aun con algo. Pero me siento bien y de buen humor. Te amo y te amo mas. Pa.
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aurelia mum28 November 2009 at 14:58
hi aurelia, please don't be accident prone, breathe deep, go carefully, enjoy... love you mum hope you having a good time i love you luv zaiya
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Adam Justice2 December 2009 at 16:52
message for Claire Watson,
Well done for all of your hard work out in COsta Rica im sooooo proud of you!
Just cannot wait to see you again and give you one huge kiss and cuddle!,
Stay Safe and I'll be waiting until christmas at the airport with my arms open waiting!!!!
All My Love
Adam xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Anonymous5 December 2009 at 05:10
To Vicky Walden

Hi Vicks - its your big sister wanting to a massive hello to you! So glad you're having such an amazing time. It must be amazing sleeping in the jungle with the stars above your heard (and rain clouds by the sounds of it). Dads snowing will seem like a whisper compared to the sounds of the jungle :)

Ed and I are going to the jungle in Malaysia 6 days (Friday) to meet his entire family so that will be cool! I imagine Ill be doing a lot of waving as my Malay is not exactly up to scrath to speak fluently :)

Well I love you loads and loads and look forward to speaking to you soon

Take care Squick

Love Becky (Squit) x
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Sometimes our Raleigh technical terms can be a tad confusing so we've put together a glossary for you blog followers. This will appear as a quick-reference section on the right-hand column so you can translate our Tico-terms into something a bit more palatable. And for those keen to brush up their Central American Spanish, we've included some handy translations. Here's a few to get you started...

Alpha, X-Ray and Zulu groups
(Grupos Alfa, X-Ray y Zulu)
The official name for project groups during the phases of CR&N 13A. Alpha will be out on project from 3rd to 23rd February, X-Ray from 24th February to 15th March and Zulu from 17th March to 5th April. Project groups are allocated during induction

Basha
Jungle ‘bed’: consists of a tarpaulin for shelter, a hammock and mosquito net. A basha is hung up between two trees and supported by rope, bamboo and canvas straps

Bodega
A Spanish word meaning store or warehouse

Bravo
A term of endearment for our hard-working Land Rovers. The four vehicles are officially, and imaginatively named Bravo One, Two, Three and Four

C.A.T.I.E.
The agricultural and development research institute on whose campus Fieldbase is situated. Find out more at http://www.catie.ac.cr/

Changeover (Cambio de Fase)
Two day period where all staff and Venturers return from their project sites for some respite before they are all reallocated and sent off to do it all over again...

Chicas, Chicos
Spanish term meaning girls (chicas) or guys (chicos) or both (chicos aswell). As in “Vamonos chicos!” or “Let’s go guys!”

Craic
A way to gauge how people are feeling, usually measured from 0 to 90. If your ‘craic’ is high, you’re pretty happy. If you announce a low craic, people will probably fix you up with an energy bomb and a nice big hug

CR&N 13A
Costa Rica and Nicaragua expeditions 13A

Day Leader (DL) (Líder del día)
Every day on project, one of the Team is designated DL – they are in charge of the day, including organising the day’s briefing, keeping group morale up, dealing with any problems, sticking to schedule and de-briefing at the end of the day. The DL role rotates round the whole group so everyone takes a turn

Energizer (Actividad Levanta Muertos)
An activity to gather the group together and raise energy levels. Can be used at the beginning of the day, or whenever a quick pick-me-up is required

Energy bombs (Explosión de azucar)
A trekking treat – mix together oats, raisins, condensed milk and chocolate powder and roll into little balls of gooey goodness to power you through the day

Fieldbase (FB) (Campo Base)
Refers to the Raleigh ‘office residence’ which is where the Fieldbase staff eat, sleep and work, whilst organising the expedition, manning the radios round the clock, supporting the projects, planning transport and logistics, keeping tabs on the finances and much, much more

Field Base Volunteer Managers (Equipo Logístico Voluntario del Campo Base)
Volunteer support staff for the expedition. The team looks after the ‘behind the scenes’ of the expedition and ensures everything runs smoothly. This consists of three permanent staff members - the Country Director, Country Project Manager and Country Expedition Manager - plus a team of volunteer staff including the, Medic, Photographer, Administrator, Finance Officer, three Logistics (logs) team members and the Communications Officer

Gallo Pinto
A traditional Costa Rican dish of rice and beans (yum!)

Icebreaker (Rompe Hielos)
A getting-to-know-you game

Longdrop (Letrina)
The camp loo. Literally a deep hole in the ground, it is one of the first tasks to complete when setting up jungle camp for obvious reasons! Short drops are similar, normally used for overnight stops when a shallower trench will suffice

Longs (Pantalones)
From 6pm onwards, we all don long trousers and sleeves to discourage the bugs that aren’t deterred by DEET

Maxis
Short for Maxi Pali, the stock-everything shop about a kilometer from Fieldbase where you can buy all those things you forgot/ran out of/lost

Nicas
An affectionate term referring to the native population of Nicaragua

Ninja
A popular game/energizer used by venturers and Project managers alike. Everyone stands in a circle and tries to hit the team members either side of them on the hand via a single ninja movements. Sound effects welcome

POPS
Legendary milkshake and ice-cream parlour chain found all over Costa Rica – perfect for a sweet splurge

Pork and beans (Frijoles con cerdo)
Another staple foodstuff for trekkers: tinned beans with a slightly sausage twang, served cold for lunch. Usually accompanied by dry cracker dust, sprinkled liberally on to the top. If you’re in a hurry, this can be consumed without cutlery straight from the can

Project Managers (PMs) (Guías)
Project staff for the expedition. Each of the groups has at least two PMs who work with the Venturers to develop skills, lead projects and challenge themselves

PURA VIDA!
A very special Costa Rican phrase that means hello, goodbye, I’m great, it’s good, pure life, basically any positive, feel-good thing can be Pura vida!

Radio check (Chequeo de Radio)
As well as a daily SITREP, all Alpha projects are required to complete a second radio call-in each day to check in, receive messages and report any developments

Review (Revisión)
A round-up that assesses how everyone feels, what went well and what needs work. This is sometimes an ‘activity’, sometimes a chat around the campfire, or sometimes just a bit of time to reflect. It’s an important part of everyone’s personal development so we make sure it happens every day

Roadtrip (Paseo Volando Rueda)
The logistics team and some of the Field Base team drive the Bravos on a loop round to each of the accessible project sites once per phase. They deliver kit, supplies, site visitors, messages from the blog and of course the all important post

Ropa Americana
Purveyors of the finest second hand American threads. Perfect for fancy dress/obtaining that long coveted college sports jersey

SITREP (Reporte de la Situación)
Literally Situation Report. A special radio message sent from the satellite project sites back to fieldbase once a day. It follows a certain format and includes all sort of handy information like where they are, what they’ve been up to, what they need and what they’re planning to do next

Tang
A fruity powder that is used to make squash. Jolly useful for taking away the chlorine taste of purified water

Ticos
An affectionate term referring to the native population of Costa Rica

Trangia (Mini Cocina)
A portable cooking stove. Used primarily for trekking, a trangia’s compact design makes it perfect for easy transportation. Literal translation in spanish - mini kitchen. Makes sense

Turrialba
The location of Fieldbase

Venturers (Aventureros)
Participants in the Raleigh expedition. Aged 17 to 24, they come in three varieties: Host Country Venturers (from Costa Rica and Nicaragua), Partnership Venturers (positive young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in the UK who participate in Raleigh expeditions as part of a longer term development programme) and UK and International Fundraising Participants (who work hard to raise money to contribute towards the charities work and expenses in order to take part in the expedition)

Wash up (Revisión Final)
The last few days of expedition, spent debriefing, returning equipment, performing skits, and most importantly enjoying the farewell party (tears alert)

Zero (Cero)
A radio term that identifies the radio controller at Fieldbase. Fieldbase monitors the radios 24-7, listening out on three frequencies for calls from our satellite project sites. When the radio alarm sounds, we might answer something like this: “Hello unknown call sign, hello unknown call sign, this is Zero, this is zero, do you copy, OVER?”