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| Value = $40 Starting Bid=$25 |
Hammock chair handmade in Nicaragua
Donated by Tim Esser-Haines
Alfredo and Roberto grew up living on the street in Managua, Nicaragua. As children they struggled with drug abuse, extreme poverty, and violence. Through the help of a local organization, many friends, and their own determination they have turned their lives around, going to school, learning the art of hammock making, and working hard to build new lives.
In 2008 they came together and started the Chinceli project with the goal of helping other young people facing similar struggles to what they had experienced. The project is based around teaching hammock making to young people but also includes a soccer team, support with literacy and numeracy, and providing a safe place for kids to play and be themselves.
In 2010 almost 40 young people have been involved in the Chinceli project and there are plans to involve even more next year. Making and selling hammocks are Alfredo and Roberto’s principal source of income to keep the project going.
If you are interested in buying more hammocks, email Tim Esser-Haines at timesserhaines(at)gmail(dot)com
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