Vapues Travel - Pack for a Purpose

Visiting orphanages

Pack for a Purpose does not condone visiting orphanages, as this can often lead to negative impacts on children. The accommodation or tour company working with the orphanage will deliver the supplies in a coordinated and respectful way so that the children can benefit from them. Your generosity is not diminished because you do not interact with the children.

Supporting 1 project below

Project Description

Casa Xalteva Cultural and Language Center is an NGO that supports the local community. Their focus lies on the educational and socioeconomic advancement of young people and various families in Granada, Nicaragua. Casa Xalteva was founded in 1995 by two professors from the University of New Mexico, Ken Carpenter and Gregory Calvert. Their aim was to improve the lives of Nicaraguan children at risk.

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Project Needs

General School Supplies:
*College-Ruled Paper, *Colored Construction Paper, *Colored Pencils, *Crayons, *Erasers, *Glue Sticks, *Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, *Highlighters, *Markers, *Pencils, *Pencil Cases/Bags,* Pens, *Rulers, and *Tape

Reference Materials:
(English and Spanish) Dictionaries

Text/Reading Books:
(Spanish) Age-Appropriate Story Books

Computer Hardware/Software:
Flash Drives/Memory Sticks, Printer Cartridges (HP85A), and Mouse with USB

Art Supplies:
*Craft Glue and *Craft Scissors

Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Inflation Pumps, *Soccer Balls, Small Soccer Goal, Tennis Balls, Volleyballs, and Volleyballs Nets

Initiatives

Education

Before you go

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