This week involved getting accustomed to the Peruvian culture and food. First we started going to DanPer every day to inform the workers about the classes and the entire program. We used a huge megaphone and a large poster that showed requirements that the applicants need to have to be eligible. Not only did we go to DanPer but we went to the Fundos (fields) to get workers to register for the classes. This is the first time that these classes are being offered to the Fundo workers.
The Fundo workers were much more shy about asking questions and registering. Luckily, Kurt was able to break the ice with a joke. The workers at DanPer were the complete opposite since they have known past interns. Many people struggle to pay attention during the presentation because they are focused on enjoying their lunch hour.
We met with Juan Leyva who is the coordinator for the Employment Center at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We expect a good turnout and hopefully some good business ideas from this group. Lance and Jake started the program at the Employment Center a year ago and we plan on continuing the work.The weather here is great! It's sunny and hot, which means that we HAD to go to the beach at Huanchaco. At the beach we got to watch some awesome surfing and enjoy the sun. We enjoyed the sun so much that the guys got really sunburned. Omaira also got sunburnt, but it doesn't show as much on her for obvious reasons. We're all jealous. Luckily they've recovering well and we are ready to head back another weekend.
