2008 Pictures: Dominican Republic and Our Youth
PERSONAL GROWTH
“Yeah definitely, this program is great because you get to see a different side of the world and a different culture. Through this trip I have grown a lot and I think that is exactly what these types of program do, they give you a time and a period to really find you.” – GP Youth Alumni, 2008
TRANSFORMATIVE
“ I would definitely recommend GP to my peers or another high school. Another youth who could benefit from the program are kids/youth in NY who have very little education. People who drop out of school, even though they are more difficult to control, can have a mind changing experience through GP and will have the experience and knowledge to change their own life.” – GP Youth Alumni, 2008
COMMUNITY
“The relationship between GP and the community is positive. One reason is because we made a lot of friends in the community and shared our experiences with each other. We have been helping the community with its projects and they participate in projects that we start. We help each other. At the construction site, many people volunteer to help us and work with us. Likewise, we help the youth group by participating in their meetings and giving our ideas. We’ve also helped with th goat project and taught kids at the Day Camp.” – GP Youth Alumni, 2008
MENTORSHIP
“I found that everything was interesting and that my mentor is a very important person in the community, many times our meeting will be interrupted so that she can make serum for kids who are sick; she is a very valuable person in the community.” – GP Youth Alumni, 2008
