The Coventry and Nuneaton Circuit of the British Methodist Church has fundraised over £6,000 in order to support the launch of our new livelihood project in Sucre.
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During the pastoral meeting that took place in Copacabana (Antioquia) on December 8th-10th, we had the opportunity to learn more about the variety of our projects carried out throughout the country. Existing and new projects were presented, and experiences were shared.
Microsoft has awarded its support to the ICM. Its donation allows our staff to use multiple software either free of charge or at heavily significant discounted rate. This news comes at the time of technical transition in the Oficina de Proyectos.
A new partnership has been closed between the Center for Projects (ICM) and the GARD Center in Antigua and Barbuda (www.gardc.org). The GARD Center has a long history of running agricultural, vocational training and small business support projects.
On 4th November, our great friends and supporters in Ohio, United States, set out for a 5km run to raise funds for the IPS Clinton Rabb clinic in Brisas del Mar. There were 57 runners, and thanks to God, the weather was perfect!
During the national festival of Brisas del Mar, 14 children celebrated their first communion and 13 more were baptised.
The Bishop, Juan Alberto Cardona, ran sessions with the children and their parents to explain the meaning of communion, and officiated during the ceremony itself.
A number of dignatories from el Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA) today visited Brisas del Mar, to present to the residents initial plans for a joint programme to deliver training and livelihoods support in the region.
7 volunteers from the Western Pennsylvania Methodist Conference, in the United States, came to Brisas del Mar this week.