Monday, August 9, 2010

ONE YEAR IN!!



So I decided that I should update you guys on all the work I have been doing and share just how blessed my life has been up till now. :D



Marlene Lopez’s Peace Corps Service


Completed:


*One full year of English education in Lyceo Mihai Vitazul
* Created capacity building seminars around: Technology in the classroom, and Educational integrity.
*Wrote and facilitated a social theatre with Roma NGO Ograda Noastra
* Organized and executed a civic education weekend for Roma children with NGO Ograda Noastra.
*Began Mahala films project. Won a competition in Chisinau with the film “Hincesti Miracles”
* Created website, brochure, and promotional plan for the Brindusa Center, Hincesti.
* Began art program with children of the Brindusa Center.


Currently in Progress:


*Mahala Films competing in two competitions: Plural Plus NY, and Piece of Peace Corps Competition.
*Creating COD film with Mahala films, Plural Plus MD Film, and Documentary with Ograda Noastra.
*A grant with the Norwegian Embassy, computer lab, the Brindusa Center. Waiting for funds.
* PCPP grant with Lapusna Health center, sports equipment and health groups. In the 1st phases of project.
*Teaching 6a in Lyceo Mihai vitazul.
* Creating a volunteer program for the children in Mihai Vitazul, create bridge with the Brindusa Center.
* Create and help facilitate Diversity committee with Jonathan French Peace Corps.
*Small projects initiative for the Brindusa Center. Local fund raising education and training with local alimentaras.
* Design Mural for Erin Flynns English Project.
*Expanding Brindusa art lessons library.
* Collaborating with The Brindusa Centers Partner to help build a special needs playground for The Center for Disabled children, Hincesti.
*Funding for new furniture for the children of the Brindusa.

*Organizing trainings and events towards integrating and education Roma Children, Ograda Noastra


I am very proud of all the work Im doing I hope you all can join me in rejoicing in teh fact that I am finally finding my purpose in the world. I hope my second year is full of success and adventure in this land of wine and fruit.


love, the UL



Marmar