During the summer break students have been coming into the centre and working at home creating saleable items out of waste materials. They have shown great innovative skills , producing handbags and shoulder bags out of old pairs of jeans, vases storage pots and gift boxes out of old plastic drink bottles, table mats and…
The shop has opened and with massive sales of 28pesos ( approx £4,50) on the first day we are assured of a profitable income stream! The shop is selling crafts made from recycled materials made by the students plus macrame plant holders, pyjama cases, and second hand clothes which have been donated. There is also…
Students from Fey Alegria and Dr Miguel Ragone Schools have been joined by students from some of the inner city schools to undertake the taster sessions organised over the next month. The induction is to ascertain whether we suit the students and whether they are eligible to join the programme. The final 20 will be…
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Fundacion David Mather held its annual Prizegiving on Saturday 17th Dec evening. 18 students received certificates confirming their completion of the year and several also received awards for special achievements, for example Fernando won the English and maths prize, Enzo won a special attendance award and Leo was recognised for support of the organisation as…
Below is an independent article written by travel writer/blogger Katy Stewart for her website www.starryeyedtravels.com. Salta, Argentina. The locals call it la linda – the beautiful. At first glance, it’s easy to see why. Arriving fresh from a month spent in a poor town in the Peruvian Andes, Salta’s refined streets practically glittered. Designer clothes boutiques stand beside…
Two students from the Catholica University came to the launch of the Study Centre in March and were keen to help. They are part of a new media studies course and offered to look at developing promotional material for us. They have now developed a project group who have studued the Fundacion in depth and…
This summer has seen some amazing fundraising endeavours with people putting themselves under incredible pressure to help us! Hollie Saxon and Ian McKeith climbed to the top of Kilimanjaro in September and raised over £1400, half of which comes to DMF …
It is amazing that in the present economic climate we have been able to raise significant money over this year. Thankyou to you all of you who have supported us. This report is to bring you up to date with developments in Salta over the last few months; Staffing; Raul PeyreraSophie McKee We have appointed…
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