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Costajill
Review for El Porvenir, Broomfield, CO, USA
Our group of 4 volunteers assisted the work crew, local men working for free as part of the Casas Viejas community. All supplies and construction designs were provided by El Porvenir. The women and children pitched in as necessary, cooking, digging, carrying. With the support of the whole community this project was completed in a week, and culminated with a fiesta celebration attended by all including music, dancing, poetry, speeches and the children's dance of the pinata.
As a whole the village is happy, constructive, self-sustaining and non-political, though very poor when it comes to money and possessions. It's unfortunate that the government doesn't supply the basics of health and education for its people, but that's where El Porvenir kicks in. I'm secure in knowing that my time and money go to the people that need it when supporting El Porvenir, and its grass-roots goals of supplying the most important necessities in life - water and sanitation.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The results of El Porvenir's work are massive for such a small group, 20 years in existence and 1000's of projects completed, bringing wells and sanitation to those in need.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would cry the news far and wide, especially on the internet, that El Porvenir has got it right. Let the donors and volunteers alike come see and participate in the wonderful work being done. May other countries copy the plan and may it expand world wide.
