VISIONS Dominican Republic 3 visited a cacao farm over the weekend and learned all about how to grow cacao – including grafting and pest control – and how to process it to make chocolate!
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VISIONS DR 2 plays some baseball
VISIONS DR 2 participants got to play baseball with kids from their neighborhood, and were cheered on by others. Read on to find out who won, and what lessons were learned.
VISIONS Dominican Republic 2 is working hard at multiple worksites!
VISIONS DR 2 participants are working hard at all the worksites, building school classrooms, painting a mural, and working with children at a daycamp, all while working alongside local friends. Read on for details.
VISIONS Dominican Republic 2 goes on an epic weekend adventure!
VISIONS DR 2 participants go on a weekend adventure to explore a rainforest, help with a mangroves rejuvenation project, go swimming, visit caves and more!
VISIONS Dominican Republic 2 just finished home stays!
VISIONS DR 2 participants put away their concerns about fitting in with the community and got to spend a day with Dominican families, learning about daily life, speaking Spanish and playing games.
From the Airport to Home Base
VISIONS DR 2 participants are settling in to our home base in Cotui, getting to know each other, the leaders and community friends and neighbors… read on for more!
