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A little help from our friends

Aug 24, 2015
2 min read

It's funny the people we meet during our travels. Here are a few of the bright lights we crossed paths with on our journey in Nicaragua.

Chepe : Is a local resident we met on the beach after surfing in Rancho Santana. He invited our youth outreach team from Waves Not Plastic to visit a local school in his neighborhood. The beach is his home and Chepe proudly joined us in sharing the message of clean oceans with the kids. This was the first school visit of our trip and we distributed school supplies, installed a water filtration system in the classroom and joined the kids out in the yard playing futbol.

Jorge: I firsted connected with Jorge fresh out of the water. He was still smiling ear to ear from grabbing a few waves as we headed back up the dust covered path. A surfer from Colombia and currently living in Florida, Jorge asked if we needed an interperator for our school visit with Chepe. We had no idea that Jorge would be joining us for the next several weeks. Jorge... incredible artist, fearless driver, spanish interperator, children's story teller and all around friend in and out of the water.

Matt: Stoffer, named after the frozen dinners, is a traveling surfer from Santa Barbara, California. Equiped with clothes and toys he collected from his neighbors, Stoffer shared his gifts with the school, his camera with the kids and waves with the crew

Special Thank you to Waves Not Plastic'

Creative Director and Photographer: Beth Burns

Youth Outreach Director: Britt Arana

Waves Not Plastic CEO and founder

grabbing a few waves before heading to school

photot credits: Beth Burns


 
 
 

6 Comments


Afina Ahly
Afina Ahly
Sep 08

The post highlights how a simple connection with a local resident can lead to meaningful community support and environmental education. Chepe’s involvement shows that local people can play an important role in creating positive change, especially when they help connect outreach teams with schools and families. I found the combination of practical support, such as school supplies and a water filtration system, with activities like playing football particularly meaningful because it builds both trust and awareness. It also shows how community-focused projects can make a lasting impression beyond a single visit. Similar attention to people, surroundings, and thoughtful spaces can be seen in luxury interior design companies in dubai, where practical needs and human experience often shape the final result.

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Ricky Rivera
Aug 17

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John Thomas
Aug 17

I've always believed that a little help from friends can make all the difference especially during tough academic moments. As a PhD student who works part-time at Last-Minute Assignments, I remember a time in college when a friend's quick explanation saved me from a total meltdown. I was so overwhelmed I’d search for affordable assignment Help just to feel less alone. It's a reminder that we're not meant to figure everything out on our own. Thanks for this post it resonates deeply. Cheers. Nice post


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Bradley Sheppard
Bradley Sheppard
Jul 19

I liked how the post shows that small actions from many people can create a positive impact on the environment. During a busy study week, I used Programming Assignment help to better understand a coding topic before finishing the work myself. It made me realize that support and teamwork can make difficult goals easier to reach. The post highlights the power of teamwork.

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Ashley. David.
Ashley. David.
Jun 06

I enjoyed reading about the support received from friends because community involvement often plays a huge role in environmental efforts. It was encouraging to see people working together toward a common goal. It reminded me of projects that succeeded because of strong collaboration. During a demanding academic period, I needed to take my online course support while juggling several responsibilities. The post highlights the power of teamwork.

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