July 2023 Visit Recap

Dave, Julie, Peter and Rodrigo with students on top of our new building, Casa Guangaje

July encountered FFGE Founder David Wood in Guangaje giving instruction to local teachers on Youth Development, a project he is working on in connection with Universidad San Francisco de Quito and East Tennessee State University. Julie Wood then joined him and ETSU students and faculty, and Optometrist Dr. David Mills of Elizabethton for 5 days of medical clinics in 5 different Guangaje villages.

We so enjoyed the Guangaje folks as we screened for Diabetes, treated infections, poor vision, joint pains and much more. What a wonderful experience for the ETSU students to serve those hard-working families who live with poverty and malnutrition.

Celebrating with the Guangaje High School Graduates

A highlight of the week in Guangaje was bringing donor Peter Dunn to the Guangaje High School Graduation! Nineteen graduates! Potential scholarship recipients!