Small Miracles do happen !
Through the ‘1 Eurocent for the future’ campaign, La Deliciosa and Nature & More have selected a special project here in the area. The idea is that 1 Eurocent per kg of “campaign fruit” is donated to a local project that promotes long term education and welfare. We would like to tell you more about project which is called “Los Pequenos Milagros” which means the small miracles!
In November 2002, a local priest named German Cazeneuve laid hands on a report listing the alarming numbers of children suffering from malnourishment and underweight.
German became curious why this was the case and visited the local community of Centenario to learn more. What he discovered was a mix of massive unemployment, emotional problems, lack of drinking water, poor housing and hygiene leading to many infectious diseases and illnesses.
Having seen the problems, German started the project ‘Los Pequenos Milagros’ – The little miracles. The project started with the establishment of a ‘canteen’ in the local church where particularly the children were fed. Many locals volunteered to help in the kitchen and vegetables, eggs, meat, milk and fruit were donated.
Once the canteen was up and running, family activities were organised to enhance the emotional bond between the children and their families. As time passed by German realised that more was necessary and as a consequence educational-, recreational, job training and hygiene projects were established. Today this great project still relies on German, who is still very much personally involved in the collection of food from the local markets.
At the end of 2007 a 400 m2 community centre was built with a huge kitchen, canteen, classrooms with computers, showers and sanitation including washing machines and even a small dental practice. In March 2009 a new check (EUR 4680) was as handed to German for further projects including further educational and sports facilities.
As the project flourishes, more funds are needed and that is why Nature & More is supporting ‘Los Pequenos Milagros’ through the ‘1 Eurocent for the future’ campaign. We will keep you posted !
