Welcome to the official blog for the collaborative spring break project in Belize and Guatemala.  This project is a collaboration of Kenyon College and Mount Vernon Nazarene University students and faculty.  Our major goals for this project include:

1. SOLAR POWER FOR SCHOOLS - Electricity is very expensive in Belize. It is typically the largest percentage of the budget after teacher salaries. Sunlight is very available. On this project we will be install solar power systems on 2-4 schools (funding pending), and at the lodge we are staying at (to serve as a demonstration, and to help defray food and lodging costs)
2. COMPUTER LABS IN SCHOOLS - Creation of internet connected computer labs in schools. Working with students, teachers, administrators, and community people in workshops on how to use computers and the internet.
3. FIRST AID TRAINING FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS. This effort, led by emergency medicine physician Dr. Dave Kesig, will train teachers and administrators how to deal with medical emergencies in schools that are remote and often far from hospital help.

The students and faculty will be posting regularly about our experiences, sharing what we are learning by working with our local hosts.