Local Community in Guanacaste

One of our days in Guanacaste was spent going to a local community that lived in a particularly poor region of the district. They don't have rights to the land they live on, and many live by collecting waste items close to their homes.

We went to help set up a community garden using affordable or recycled materials. Some of us helped plant lettuce while others embedded seeds into the soil. Others carried water or created tomato planters.

It's hard to imagine the lifestyle of the people who live here. It's difficult, but they survive. I'm appreciative of EARTH's dedication to doing community service and involving their students and us to be a part of this community.