3rd Pathways to a Sustainable Future: Day 4 - June 27, 2017
What a jam-packed day today was! We spent a great day learning deeply about the cultural significance and the historical upbringings behind the Mennonite colony of Loma Plata. As we began the morning with an early breakfast, we first made our way to Frigo Chorti, the local slaughter house owned by the Mennonites. Participants took a tour around the factory and even got to observe the process after the cattle get slaughtered. They were especially impressed at learning how the
3rd Pathways to a Sustainable Future: Day 2 & 3 - June 25, 26, 2017
On our 2nd day, we had the opportunity to visit the Unification Church Center of Asuncion for Sunday Service. We walked our way to the bus stop and drove about 10 minutes to reach our destination. Sunday Service consisted of singing sessions, a sermon from the local UPF director, testimonies, prayers, and fellowship followed by serving of lunch. Our participants expressed great appreciation for this opportunity and especially felt welcomed by the members of the Asuncion commu
3rd Pathways to a Sustainable Future: Day 1 June 24, 2017
This year, we have a total of 17 members participating in the 3rd Pathways to a Sustainable Future project. Majority of our participants came from neighboring South American nations such as Brazil, Uruguay, Honduras, and Bolivia, as well as those from U.S.A, Korea and Paraguay. As everyone gathered together in Asuncion, Paraguay, we began the day with orientation followed by some ice breaker activities and team bonding exercises that allowed us to get to know each other and f
