How I Started a Community Savings Group Through Youth Dance Classes

In November 2016, I had no idea where to start when I moved to Dibulla, La Guajira fresh out of training with the daunting Peace Corps’ community economic development program objective to start a community savings group (CSG). Never did I think it would be a lot easier than I expected thanks to the amazing…

My Journey to the Fincas

Co-Written with my wife Alexandra I have the distinct opportunity to work closely with a Cacao Association called the Asociación de Productores Orgánicos del Municipio de Dibulla (APOMD). With them, I’ve been able to visit about 25 fincas (farms) within the municipality. During my 2 years living in Dibulla, La Guajira, I visited at the least…

35k Bike Ride in Dibulla

Originally posted on Oíste – Peace Corp Colombia’s Online Magazine On my 30th birthday, I decided to take a bike ride for self-reflection. I’ve always found exercise to be therapeutic, even meditative, but I didn’t expect such a random surprise. February 21st, 2018 was pure magic thanks to the happenstance meeting of 4 sparkly-eyed kids,…