South America!!Bolivia!!Many parents are unemployed. Families lack access to clean water. Compassion-assisted children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope. Bolivia speaks Spanish and has a population of over 11 million people. Issue: Nearly 25% of the people in rural areas of Bolivia have no access to clean, safe water. With no other options, many families rely on contaminated water sources, which can lead to deadly illnesses. Response: Providing reliable, clean water for registered children and their families — through rain water systems, wells or in-home purification — is an important first step toward decreasing sickness. Once healthy, a child can learn, play, socialize and benefit from our programs. Brazil!!But at the Compassion center, there is hope. Brazil speaks Portuguese and has a population of over 211 million people. Issue: Brazil’s booming economy brought the 2016 Summer Olympics and 2014 soccer World Cup to this country — along with a significant increase in child abductions. Response: Compassion-assisted children spend at least 220 hours per year at their child development centers, where they are cared for by staff members who have been specially trained in child protection and children’s rights. Colombia!!Compassion-assisted children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope. Colombia speaks Spanish and has a population of over 49 million people. Issue: Colombia’s poorest people live in rural areas, where 43% are food insecure — which means they don’t know where their next meal may come from. In indigenous communities on the coast, 90% of children under age 5 are malnourished. Response: Compassion child development centers offer healthy snacks and lunches for every child. Designed to provide nutrition that may be missing from typical diets, these meals often contain rice and beans to keep hungry bellies full and foster healthy growth. Ecuador!!Compassion-assisted children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope. Ecuador speaks Spanish and has a population of over 16 million people. Issue: While education has been improving in recent years – 94% of adults are literate – this isn’t always the case in rural areas. There, impoverished children may lack access to decent education. Only 1% of youth in these areas will attend a university. Response: At Compassion centers, young children receive supplemental tutoring to help them excel in school. Older children participate in vocational skills workshops to help them succeed in self-supporting careers as adults. Peru!!Compassion-assisted children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope. Peru speaks Spanish and has a population of over 31 million people. Issue: Though school enrollment in Peru has improved, the quality of education remains low, particularly in the Amazon jungle and mountains. And while public education is free, many families can’t afford the costs required for uniforms, books, school supplies and transportation.
Response: Compassion aims for every assisted child to get a good education. The centers provide support, from tutors to help with homework, to financial assistance for school-related expenses, as needed. Older students also have opportunities to participate in vocational training.
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I decided that I was ready to settle in one place so last year I took a class on America so I was ready to move here and fit in. I might have learned some things, but WOW it is different here. Those classes were almost useless. At least in the 18 inch world we do not have covid to worry about. That is for the big people in our lives. Here is a photo my Aunt sent last year of her and my sisters. My Aunt is in the bright yellow fish outfit she is Aunt Aurora. My oldest sister beside her in the Beauty and the beast outfit is Maggie, the next sister in toucan outfit is Taryn they are all older than I am. The last sister is my sister Kat, who dresses like a cat all the time. She wears her mask and ears. It is good to be here with them and we will get a good photo of all of us soon.
Well, that is the best I can do, we will have more photos after it is our turn to do the challenge.
Our 18 inch world is great, we can change our scenery in the Coco-Nut Hut and our food and drink never changes tempatures. Life is good at the Coco-Nut Hut.
So, Alisha and I sat down and had some tarts and drinks to cool off after all that work. We like our Coco-Nut Hut with grass. Oh, I love living in an 18 inch world. LOL!!
Kat N Kade!!
Alazandra N Talaith!!
Thank You for watching all the fun we had in our tournament and keeping up as fast as I could get things posted. We are finished for now but might challenge another game some time.
Caribbean!!Dominican Republic!!It is also home to impoverished communities that struggle with gang activity and unsafe water. Compassion-assisted children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope. Dominican Republic speak Spanish and has a population of over 10 million people. Issue: In urban areas like Santiago, youth delinquency has become a major challenge. The Dominican Republic faces crime-related challenges including gang activity, robbery, high murder rates and drug trafficking. Response: At Compassion student centers, young people participate in social clubs built around interests like sports, arts and reading. Vocational training for skills including technology, welding and carpentry also provides constructive opportunities apart from gang activity. Haiti!!2016, which deeply affected the lives of already vulnerable children in poverty. But at the Compassion center, there is hope. Haiti speaks French and has a population of over 11 million people. Issue: In Haiti, only 10% of primary schools are public. The remaining 90% are private — and many people cannot afford to pay the required fees. Inability to pay school tuition and family pressure to start earning income cause many children to drop out before secondary school.
Response: Compassion centers partner with Haitian parents to help cover part of children’s fees to attend secondary school. In addition to tutoring, these centers also provide vocational training activities so older children can explore economically sustainable careers. Monday!!
Tuesday!!
Wednesday!!
Kade and Kat were not giving up they said they could get a really good score and scrape by so they were not letting down their guard. Saturday's match is going to be a wild ride.
Sorry it took so long to post Sunday's games, the fingers had a headache and did not come help me out until today. It will be Friday before I post the weeks photos, the Wednesday games still have to day and then I have the "Face Off" for the last two teams on Saturday. Things are heating up around here.
The kids have had fun playing together and spending time just goofing off while the world is cold and bothered by the things going on. We are off and playing. the next three to go for the week games are. Monday will be Yaritza and Sierra, Tuesday Kat and Kade, and last on Wednesday Talaith and Alezandra. I will try to post Thursday or Friday on the whole week and then Saturday "Face Off" on Sunday or Monday. We are so excited.
Central America!!El Salvador!!educational opportunities plague its people. Compassion-assisted children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope. El Salvador speaks Spanish and has a population of over 6 million people. Issue: In rural areas, where the poverty level may be higher than 40%, children as young as 7 sometimes leave school so they can work to support their families. Those who fail to finish secondary school have few options beyond difficult jobs and minimal wages. Response: At Compassion centers, children are given educational assistance designed to keep them engaged with school. Older children learn entrepreneurial skills such as tailoring, baking, poultry production or fish farming, which provide them with better income-earning opportunities. Guatemala!!Compassion-assisted children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope. Guatemala speaks Spanish and the population of over 17 million people. Issue: Many Guatemalans face malnutrition, lack of medical access, violence and unemployment. There are also low levels of education, particularly among indigenous tribes in rural areas. Many people do not finish high school. The illiteracy rate among Guatemalans over age 15 is 19% — the second-highest in the Western Hemisphere. Response: For Compassion-assisted children, health and education are priorities. School supplies are provided when needed, and tutors are available to help with homework after school. Teens can explore vocational opportunities, and every child makes a plan for his or her future. Plus, all Compassion-assisted child have the opportunity to receive medical checkups and support. Honduras!!In fact, 63% of Hondurans live in poverty, threatened by violence and made ill by contaminated water. Compassion-assisted children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope. Honduras speaks Spanish and has a population of over 9 million people. Issue: Honduras’ poverty and inequality lead to high rates of crime and violence. Many child development centers are located in neighborhoods marred by organized crime and gangs. Response: Children who are actively involved in Compassion’s program are less susceptible to the lure of gang activity. In addition to regular programs, Compassion offers extracurricular activities like taekwondo training — a popular option that builds character and discipline. Mexico!!Compassion-assisted children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope. Mexico speaks Spanish and has a population of over 128 million people. Issue: It’s not uncommon for Mexico’s powerful drug cartels to recruit children. Some young people see it as their only way to a better life — especially among the 46% who live in poverty. They don’t anticipate the violence and danger they’ll face as a result. Response: Compassion staff members know each child and are in a position to intervene if he or she is at risk. The centers also have educational and recreational activities to capture children’s attention so they aren’t tempted to fill their time in unhealthy ways. Nicaragua!!children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope. Nicaragua speaks Spanish and has a population of over 6 million people. Issue: Only about 70% of children in Nicaragua attend primary school. Therefore, the number who complete secondary school or college is low. Without an education, young people have limited opportunities to fulfill their potential and become financially self-sufficient adults.
Response: Education is a priority at Compassion centers. Children receive tutoring and encouragement, and those who need it get help to pay the direct and hidden costs of attending school. As children get older, they also have opportunities for non formal and vocational training that can help them succeed as adults.
So that was day one .. game one .. all set out to go. Tomorrow after church services we will start on game two and see if we can get a second set finished. Then after school this week we will have one or maybe two games a day to get through it without taking homework or chores out.
Sierra n Yaritza and Kat n Kade are going to be the two teams to watch just because they want it so bad they will be the two to watch. The other two teams can hold their own in a game so it will be interesting to see who actually wins. More to come, we will start the Tournament on Saturday. No school to get into the way.
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