Tuesday, December 7, 2010

World Challenge Expeditions in Ticanipampa-Atuncolla

 World Challenge Expeditions has been a faithful supporter of the Literacy in Lake Titicaca project since 1998. Hundreds of young high school students from England and other countries have passed through Lake Titicaca and its surroundings, building libraries, bathrooms, and playgrounds. They also bring books and furniture for the libraries.

The pictures you see are from a recent 2006 project in Ticanipampa, Atuncolla district. The students, who were no more than 17 years old, rolled up their sleeves and worked side by side with the local people, painting and renovating the library room at the Ticanipampa school.

Today, this library is heavily used by students of Ticanipampa school and we see a positive change in their self-esteem.