Barrio Planta Project

Barrio Planta Project is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established to provide free access to English language education, arts, communication and job-training to the residents of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.[1][2] There is no charge to attend the program. Originally set up to serve the low-income La Planta neighborhood of San Juan del Sur, as of 2013, it had grown to include students from nearby towns.[3][4]

Barrio Planta Project
FounderDyani Makous
Type501(c)(3) organization
FocusProvides free access to English education, arts, communication and job-training
Location
WebsiteBarrio Planta Project official site

Accomplishments

In 2011, Barrio la Planta Project provided funding for educational classes and programs for approximately 250 children, and other educational services to almost 200 other family members.[5]

Projects have included teaching local children how to surf, hip hop workshops, and a 2013 breakdancing video, "Listen Up Adults" promoting the value of creativity.[6][7][8] A girls' basketball league, "Las Poderosas" ("the powerful females") also conducts education on "fitness, health and hygiene."[3]

References
  1. Colgan, Laura (2011-03-30). "Community development, education and arts school plans fundraiser". San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  2. "BARRIO TO THE BAY: Fundraiser for Nicaraguan Youth Community Organization". Mission Local. 2011-03-31. Archived from the original on 2014-03-01. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  3. Rundle, Brooke (2013-05-14). "Barrio Planta Project: Next Level Education". Get San Juan del Sur. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  4. Berrios, Marcela (2010-05-29). "Barrio Planta Project". Hecho Magazine. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  5. "GuideStar Exchange Reports for BARRIO LA PLANTA PROJECT". Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  6. "Look mom, I can surf!". Nicaragua Surf Report. 2006. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  7. "Barrio Planta Project". Del Sur News. 2010-12-09. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  8. "Barrio Planta Project". Conscious Magazine. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
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