Moses Brown School - Service Trip to the Dominican Republic 2006

Upon Return...

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We have all returned safely from our trip to the DR. Our daily life no longer consists of sun, sugarcane, and medical clinics. Muchas Gracias to all those who made this trip such a success, Molly, Nadine, Jim, Steve, Ned, Bob, Moises, Kristy, Tito, Andy, and Salvador. Click below to read participants comments on what it has been like to return to their homes and daily routines.

Friday, March 17, 2006

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Today, we are visiting a larger batey called Copey. We're in for another full day of providing much needed medical attention to the people here in the D.R.
Please check later in the day for comments.

Our Visit to the orphanage - Thursday, March 16, 2006

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We got a tour of the orphanage that is located two blocks from the Good Samaritan Hospital. They serve 110 children. We were able to donate much of the school supplies that had been collected by the 5th grade at Moses Brown.

Thursday, March 16, 2006

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http://laromanadreamin.tripod.com

Please visit the hyperlink above for additional information on the bateys and the work done by the hospital.

We visited Cafe Trigo again this morning and filled up on breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Today, we are off to Batey San Tonio. Check back later for more news of our day.

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

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We are about to begin our third day in the bateyes of the D.R. Check back later for our comments on this post. Today we are visiting Batey Numero 52.

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

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After a rousing basketball game against the Kansas missionaries we headed out for Ice Cream last night. This morning we got up early and went to Cafe Trigo for a special breakfast of croissants and cafe con leche. We are heading off to another Batey, named Comoquiera, this morning. Please read the comments later in the day to find out about today's adventures.

Monday, March 13, 2006

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Day 1 in the Dominican Republic
Our visit to Cacata Batey

We´ve arrived in the D.R. ......Our First night

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Hello everyone. We have arrived safely in the Dominican Republic. Please read about our day in the comments link below.

Feel free to contact parents about our safe arrival.

ABC Channel 6 Interviews the Team

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Friday, March 10 -- see Channel 6 Saturday

While students packed hundreds of donations of medical and school supplies, Channel 6 was on campus to learn more about their trip.

Please watch Channel 6 news on Saturday night, at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. for the story. Thank you Channel 6!

View our informational presentation

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Our Powerpoint Presentation

View an informative Dominican Republic Powerpoint presentation (2MB) or Flash at Moses Brown:

http://www.mosesbrown.org/files/pdf/service/Dominican%20Republic.ppt

http://fc.mosesbrown.org/flash/Dominican_Republic.htm

Time to Get Packing!

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Click on the comments link on this post to read the packing list.

Overview of Lower School Contributions

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Moses Brown Lower School Contributes School Supplies
Third, Fourth and Fifth grade students and their teachers collected 5 bags of school supplies that will be brought down to the D.R. by this year's service group. They will be donated to the schools in each batey that the group visits. To learn more about this project click the comments link on this post.

Student and Faculty Reflections Prior to Departure

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Read student and faculty comments below regarding their desire to become a member of the MB Service Trip Team going to the Dominican Republic March 12 to March 18, 2006.

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Visit the link below for a photographic journey of the life for Haitians and Dominican Haitians in the bateyes (sugar cane work camps) of the Dominican Republic.

http://www.aldomartinez.com/site6.html

(click on Photo Essays and go to "Struggling to Survive")