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Grand Tour of Jordan
Amman – Dana – Feynan – Aqaba – Wadi Rum – Petra – Dead Sea
This comprehensive privately-chauffered tour of Jordan takes you from tip-to-toe. If you are only planning on visiting Jordan once, then we suggest you give this magical destination two weeks to reveal its secrets.
Best time to go: March, April, May, September, October, early November
Best for: Longer Journeys, Culture & Beach, Cultural & Immersive, First Time Visitor, Adventure & Off-the-beaten track, Historical
This comprehensive privately-chauffered Grand Tour of Jordan takes you from tip-to-toe. If you are only planning on visiting Jordan once, then we suggest you give this magical destination two weeks to reveal its secrets. In addition to the main highlights on a tour of Jordan, you will explore the relatively little-visited sights. While in Amman, see the interest Desert Castles to the east of Amman as well as the iconic Ajloun Fort.
Head south along the King's Highway seeing Madaba, Mt Nebo towards Dana Nature Reserve. You then spend two nights in this off-the-beaten-track corner of Jordan. The following day, walk to Feynan Eco Lodge, and you can meet local bedouins along the way for a cup of tea.
Continue to Aqaba via the superb Crusader Castles of Kerak and Shobak. A stop in Aqaba allows you an element of R&R midway through your tour.
You then turn north to spend a night in the dramatic setting of the Wadi Rum desert – famous as a base for Lawrence of Arabia. You will head out on a jeep-safari, and we can also include a camel or balloon flight should you so wish.
The next stop is the red-rose city of Petra, where you will have three nights and two full days exploring all of its secrets. Spend your first day in Petra exploring the Siq, the Treasury, and onto the Monastery. The second day explores some of hidden Petra, the Place of High Sacrifice, and the Wadi Farasa trail.
Finally, end your Grand Tour of Jordan on the banks of the Dead Sea for three full days of R&R. Here you can opt for more cultural excursions to nearby Bethany-on-the-Jordan and Lot's Cave.
Comprehensive two-week privately guided tour of Jordan
Explore Jordan's Roman history
Delve into the history of the Crusades with visits to Ajloun, Kerak and Shobak
Explore the Desert Castles to the east of Amman
Two nights of R&R midway through the journey
A night in Wadi Rum, exploring this stunning desert
Three full days in Petra to fully explore this amazing World Heritage Site
Three days of rest on the Dead Sea to conclude
The House Boutique Suites
Dana Guest House
Kempinski Aqaba
Sun City Wadi Rum
Days 9 - 11
Old Village Resort
Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea
Days 1-3	 Amman	 The House Boutique Suites
Day 4	 Dana	 Dana Guest House
Day 5	 Feynan	 Feynan Eco Lodge
Day 6-7	 Aqaba	 Kempinski Aqaba
Day 8	 Wadi Rum	 Sun City Wadi Rum
Days 9 - 11	 Petra	 Old Village Resort
Day 12-14	 Dead Sea	 Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea
Day 15	 Amman Airport	 Fly Home
Fly to Amman where we will meet you and escort you to your hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Spend three nights at the House Boutique Suites.
Amman, Jerash and Ajloun
In the morning, you will travel north of Amman to the Roman city of Jerash. You'll be greeted by the imposing triple-arched gateway built to honor the Emperor Hadrian's arrival at Jerash in 129 AD. Next, you will visit the Temples of Zeus, the mile-long Street of Columns, Cardo Maximus, the colonnaded streets, and more than 17 churches that were found in Jerash. In the afternoon, you will travel further north to the village of Ajloun to visit the ancient Saracen Castle. Return to Amman in the afternoon and enjoy a city tour, including a visit to the old and new parts of the city as well as the Citadel and the Roman Amphitheatre.
Today, set off to the east of Amman to explore Jordan's Desert Castles. You will first stop at Qasr al-Kharraneh which dates from the 8th-century. Next, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Qasr Amra, famed for its superb fresco paintings. Continue to Qasr Al Azraq where Lawrence of Arabia spent the winter of 1917. Finally, visit Qasr Kharana dating from the 7th-century AD with Sussaninan Persian influences. You might like to spend the evening at a local house learning the secrets of Jordanian cuisine.
King's Highway to Dana
Drive to Dana via Madaba, Mt. Nebo, and Kerak. Some of the world's finest Byzantine mosaics are found in Madaba, as is the oldest known map of the Holy Land. Mt. Nebo, thought to be the burial site of Moses, boasts a splendid view of the Dead Sea. Dana is perched on the edge of Wadi Dana, with dramatic views to match. Stay at Dana Guest House.
Dana to Feynan Walk
Feynan Eco Lodge
The Dana to Feynan walk is possibly our favourite day-walk in Jordan. The downhill walk of about 16kms takes about 5-6 hours. During this walk, you pass through three different bio-geological zones – from limestone to sandstone and finally granite. The flora and fauna change at almost every turn. We pass through green canyons where mistletoe sprouts, and pistachio and fig trees grow. You finish at Feynan, which is at sea-level and sits on the northern part of the Great Rift Valley. So far, a total of 894 plant species, 190 bird species, 37 mammal species, and 36 reptile species have been recorded in the Reserve, of which 25 are known to be endangered. Stay at Feynan Eco Lodge.
Day 6 & 7
Today, you will be driven to the southern coastal town of Aqaba. You can stop at one or both of the two superb Crusader Castles en route, Kerak or Shobak. Here you can put your feet up after your walk from Dana to Feynan. It would have also been two days since spending time in a pool, so it might be a nice time to put your feet up. Stay at the Kempinski Aqaba.
Travel to Wadi Rum, where you will have the chance to explore the desert in an open 4WD vehicle with a Bedouin guide. Lawrence of Arabia spent time on this awesome moonscape of sand and wind-sculpted stone. Stay at Sun City Camp.
This morning, you might like to take a balloon flight over Wadi Rum. You will then drive to Petra, just an hour's drive away. Spend the evening at Petra Kitchen. Stay for three nights at Old Village Resort.
You will have the whole day to explore the legendary "Rose Red City" of Petra. Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. Most of the 800 monuments in Petra are carved out of solid rock. You will have a chance to see the spectacular Treasury, the 8,000-seat amphitheater, the Temple of the Winged Lions, and other monuments. This evening, see Petra by Night.
Hidden Petra
Spend a second day in Petra. We suggest taking the Wadi Farasa trail to explore the High Place of Sacrifice followed by some of the hidden tombs beyond. You can also see some of the other interesting places in Petra that are often not possible if you are just spending a day in the site.
Day 12 - 14
Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa
Today, set off for the Dead Sea for three nights on R&R. Situated more than 1,000 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea has attracted travelers in search of rejuvenation for hundreds of years. The sea's high salt content makes swimmers giddily buoyant, and the placid, pale blue waters stretching out to the horizon are blissfully calm. Spend your final three nights at the Hilton Dead Sea.
Amman Airport
Today, drive 45 minutes to the airport for your flight home.
The House Boutique Suites is a luxury all-suite property which offers excellent value for money with some of the most spacious accommodation in Amman, Jordan.
Dana Guest House is one of Jordan's finest boutique hotels. It is positioned on a cliff overlooking the dramatic Wadi Dana.
Feynan Eco Lodge is located at the heart of the Dana Nature Reserve, deep off-the-beaten track in Jordan.
The Kempinski Aqaba is located on the Red Sea beside a delightful private beach looking out to the Gulf of Aqaba in Jordan.
The Sun City Camp is located in the vast desert of Wadi Rum in Jordan, and is a traditional Bedouin-style camp featuring modern globe tents.
The Old Village Resort (formerly the Beit Zaman Hotel), is located in Wadi Musa, about 2kms from the remarkable site of Petra in Jordan.
The Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea has been built in the style of Jordanian village, and offers a superb spa, and first-class leisure facilities.
Walking Tour of Amman
Tour of Jerash
Ajloun Castle
Jordan's Desert Castles
Driving the King's Highway
Mt Nebo
Wadi Dana Trail
Kerak Castle
Shobak Castle
Snorkelling in Aqaba
Diving in Aqaba
Camel Safari in Wadi Rum
Stargazing in Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum Jeep Safari
Balloons over Wadi Rum
Petra Kitchen
Wadi Farasa Hike in Petra
Petra's High Place of Sacrifice
Little Petra
Petra by Night
Tour of Petra
Floating on the Dead Sea in Jordan
Bethany-Beyond-the-Jordan
Customise Your Itinerary
Our Grand Tour of Jordan is only a suggested itinerary and can be tweaked or changed as you want. Here are just a few ideas that might spark a conversation.
Add a night in Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum is worth two days in many respects, and you can add a night here to do a full-day jeep drive, or possibly include some light trekking.
Add another day at Feynan
There are a series of excellent day walks here, and you can easily add a night.
Extend your time on the Dead Sea
After a long tour, you might want a few more nights of R&R to end?
Walking Holiday in Jordan
Amman - Dana - Feynan - Petra - Wadi Rum - Dead Sea
This private walking holiday to Jordan is designed for those who like to get out-and-about and see the country on two feet. We have designed a series of day-walks which allow you to see all the highlights, but also marvel at the natural beauty of Jordan's stunning landscapes.
Amman - Petra - Wadi Rum - Dead Sea
This classic eight-day private tour of Jordan explores the rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes of Jordan. You'll have your own private driver in a modern air-conditioned vehicle and we will provide the finest private guides to bring this magical destination to life.
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Greenwich High senior works to raise awareness of human trafficking
Published 11:25 am EST, Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Grace Sunoo works with an organization in Greenwich that raises awareness of human trafficking. She organized an event in which all the members of the Greenwich High School girls hockey team wore blue ribbon stickers on their helmets.
Grace Sunoo works with an organization in Greenwich that raises awareness of human trafficking. She organized an event in which all the members of the Greenwich High School girls hockey team wore blue ribbon
Photo: David Fierro / Hearst Media Connecticut
GREENWICH — January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Greenwich High School student Grace Sunoo is spreading the word to halt the practice of modern-day slavery.
A GHS senior, Sunoo does work for Partnership To End Human Trafficking — a social enterprise global community that seeks a long-term strategy to end human trafficking. According to its website at globalpeht.org, human trafficking is the fastest growing illegal enterprise in the world.
"My job as teen ambassador is to start getting the conversation going (about human trafficking) at school and on our sports teams," said Sunoo, who is a member of the golf and field hockey teams at GHS.
At last Thursday night's girls hockey game between Greenwich and Fairfield Warde/Ludlowe, each member of the Cardinals team wore a blue ribbon sticker on her helmet and wore blue laces in her skates to raise awareness for human trafficking.
Sunoo, who has many friends on the team, organized the hockey awareness night. She also does a lot of social media work for PEHT, which has its roots in Greenwich.
"I help out with the organization of events. We had an event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the YWCA," she said. "We've been getting the conversation going and we're trying to make sure (the issue of human trafficking is) on people's radar."
Sunoo, who plans to enlist other Greenwich sports teams to join the cause, has worked with the organization since her sophomore year.
"A lot of people think it's a third-world country problem, but it's happening right in our backyard," said Sunoo, a captain of the Greenwich High girls golf team. At the event at the YWCA, experts said human trafficking is found in Connecticut at construction sites, nail and massage salons, restaurants,car washes and other low-wage workplaces.
Trafficking victims are often forced into work through physical coercion or threats, but also by psychological manipulation. The group's website notes there were more than 200 cases of domestic sex trafficking in Connecticut as recently as 2016 and approximately 100,000 children that are sold for sex in the U.S. each year. A law passed in 2016 brought an increase in arrests in human-trafficking cases in Connecticut.
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V0220. ELINOR ROSS, w. Cossotto, Barioni, del Monaco, Domingo & Tucker; Molinari-Pradelli, Fournier, Moresco, Camozzo, Kurt Adler, Perlea, Rossi, Gracis, Guadagno, Cillario, Henry Lewis & Kruger Cond.: Arias & Scenes from Alzira, Turandot, Tosca, Norma, La Gioconda, Andrea Chénier, Macbeth, Il Trovatore, Forza, Aida, Don Carlos, Ballo, Cavalleria & La Damnation de Faust; w.Richard Woitach (Pf.): Porgy and Bess - Summertime. 2-Bayadiva (unnumbered Private Issue), Live Performances, 1963-96, Carnegie Hall, Met Opera, Philadelphia Grand Opera, Teatro Colon, Teatro la Fenice, Teatro Comunale, Cincinnati Summer Opera & Fort Worth Opera. [These wonderful live performances are in remarkably excellent sound, often from in-house lines; w.complete documentation, plus notes by Brian Kellow, Opera News. A treasured issue of this glorious American Soprano. At last we hear a 'Casta Diva' correctly, and beautifully, sung!] Final sealed copy!
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"Elinor Ross is a dramatic soprano particularly associated with the Italian repertory. She made her debut with the Cincinnati Opera in 1958, as Leonora in IL TROVATORE, opposite Jussi Bjorling, Giulietta Simionato and Ettore Bastianini. She went on singing at the opera houses of Boston, Chicago, Baltimore, Philadelphia, San Francisco, New Orleans, Houston, Hartford, etc. In 1968, she appeared at Carnegie Hall in the American premiere of Verdi's ALZIRA, and made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1970, in the title role of Puccini's TURANDOT. Ross also enjoyed a successful international career, appearing at La Scala in Milan, La Fenice in Venice, the opera houses of Bologna, Palermo, Florence, Verona, the Vienna State Opera, the Berlin State Opera, the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, etc. Her repertoire included roles such as Abigaille, Lady Macbeth, Amelia, Leonora, Elisabetta, Aida, Gioconda, Santuzza, Maddalena, Tosca, Donna Anna, Medea, Norma, etc. Ross was forced into retirement in 1979 due to illness."
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Former Kotoko defender Atta Kusi signs for Ashanti Gold SC
The Ghana Premier League side have completed the signing of the stalwart right-back in the ongoing transfer window.
Former Asante Kotoko defender Atta Kusi has officially joined Ashanti Gold SC ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.
The 26-year-old has inked a two-year deal with the Miners lads on a free transfer after fruitful negotiations.
He has been without a club after parting ways with Asante Kotoko in 2017.
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I thought that we could take a break from our wonderful pastel lessons and go explore a new medium…acrylic paint! I have painted with acrylics for many years…using them to paint wall murals, tee-shirts…the paint is a very forgiving medium.
You can make a small investment at your local craft store and get enough basic, primary colors to mix any other color or hue that your heart desires!
Our local store is Michael's Arts and Crafts. I had advised the Liquitex brand of paint, but after Christmas, Liquitex was not on sale. The Michael's store brand, Artist's Loft was very reasonably priced, so I purchased 7 colors of paint in 4 1/2 oz. tubes for about $2.99 each. I am a believer in buying a BIG tube or jar for myself, but for introducing acrylics to the grandchildren, these were the best buy. I bought yellow, red, blue…then the secondary colors of green, orange, violet and raw umber.
Then I picked out at 25-piece set of all-purpose paint brushes…big, medium and small, and tiny brushes that could be abused by children without a big expense. This set was $10.99, I believe.
Because my personal paint palette is a plastic microwave plate, I thought that I would splurge and buy a stack of disposable plastic palettes. These can be thrown away if you like, but being super frugal, I just rinse the paint off the palettes after each use…These were $10.99 also – for a stack of 20 palettes – and you could put them on the top shelf of your dishwasher. You can also simply use a paper plate.
Next were the canvases, I picked up 2 packages of three 5×7 flat canvases for us to try out our newest art adventure! The canvases cost $3.99 for each package. All of the supplies were Artist's Loft brand, or Michael's store brand.
That is it. For about $50.00, you have the supplies to let your imagination run with it…just think…learning how to mix colors, how to use more water to make the paint thinner…the teaching goes on and on. I am lucky because the children are super interested in art and usually make teaching a wonderful pleasure. If a picture does not suit the little artist, most anything can be corrected with a dab or two of more paint!
A note on acrylics: Just like pastels, acrylics will wash off your hands easily. But if the paint gets on any fabric – it is permanent! We wear a smock and cover our painting surface – usually with newspaper.
Below are our Acrylics Plus Links to Tutorials. Enjoy!
Find our Spring Trees Acrylic Tutorial in A Seasonal Start in Spring Chalk Pastels!
Do you learn best with a video tutorial? Find Nana's A Simple Start in Acrylics Video Art Lessons along with her The Gift of Art: Gifts to Make and Give Video Art Lessons at ChalkPastel.com.
Cant wait to try it! We have tried acrylics in the past-thanks!
After our vacation, we are getting the materials!
We have loved the pastel lessons, and wanted to try out your acrylics too. I have downloaded the pdf for each one, but only get the first page each time. Please help!
Hi Caroline – I went through the steps of clicking the green, print-friendly button and creating a pdf of the acrylic lesson. I was unable to duplicate the problem you describe. Can you share the steps and I can help you get to the bottom of it? Maybe email me by clicking the little envelope icon at the top right? I'd be glad to help! Thank you.
I have tried to download several, and only get your welcome page, too. Tried to do this one, and the pastel fall leaf one – nothing worked. Hoping I work it out, as these look great!!
Thanks for our prompt feedback. I went in again today and it worked. Might have been a connectivity glitch the first time around. I have them now and will be adding them in to our programme next week. So exciting!
Thank you Kim! Love your frugal tips for art supplies. So happy you like the Summer Sea Acrylic Tutorial and yes, you ARE an artist too. Keep on learning and growing!
Do they need the tubes of paint and the jars of paint?
Dilana – whatever is best for your artists! It really does not take much paint to do these. So whatever you think is best for your home. Nana just makes suggestions. Thank you!


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We are a small, informal group that meets each Sunday evening to share in meditation together. The goals are to have an opportunity to learn meditation practices from several traditions, to experience the energy of meditating in a group, and to share our experiences with our own practice. Above all, I hope that the group will serve as encouragement for our own individual practice.
There are many possible reasons for wanting to meditate. It is true that meditation can help us relax, help us cope with stress, encourage healthy balance and build calm and equanimity. Above all, however, meditation helps us to understand the process of our mind, and through that understanding begin to experience the true nature of the world and our place in it.
Whatever reason you have for wanting to meditate we hope that you will find a place that you can share with others on the path. If you live close to us (Camas / Washougal / Vancouver Washington, in the Portland Metro area) we hope that you will consider joining us. Absolute beginners or seasoned meditators welcome!


In a Dutch oven, brown beef with onions and garlic; drain. Add remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hr or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle w/ the cheese just before serving.


We are very happy to introduce Deb Knakal as the new Nordic Soccer Club Registrar.
Deb is a nurse by training and became involved in soccer when her children began playing the game.
Debbie went from Team Manager to Administrator for Camels Hump Soccer Club in 2007, a position she held for 10 years.
When her children moved from town soccer to Club soccer, Debbie moved as well, serving as a Team manager for all 3 of her children's Nordic Soccer teams.
Debbie's interest in fostering the growth of the sport inspired her to become active at the State and Regional Levels, working as Registrar for the Vermont Soccer Association from 2013 to 2018, and ODP Administrator from 2015 to 2018.
Debbie lives in Richmond with her husband, former Nordic President Roger, and their youngest son, Jonathan.
You are likely to see her daughter, Sarah, on the field as she follows her passion for the game as a referee. Due to an injury, their oldest child, Alex, can no longer play nor referee and is currently working towards obtaining his Paramedic Certification.
In her role as Registrar, Deb will oversee and manage league and tournament applications for all Nordic teams, update team rosters and player passes in various registration platforms as well as player registration and payment fees in Demosphere.
Deb will also provide oversight for Team Managers and administrative staff.


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On Our Reading List: Encyclopedia of the Exquisite
By Joyann King
Nov 10 2010, 11:00 am EST
"Usually, a pear is just a pear. But when you've read about the royal pedigree of the Bon Chrétien (aka the Bartlett), it brings a little magic to an object that was otherwise commonplace and all but forgotten, if tasty," says Jessica Kerwin Jenkins, former fashion journalist and author of the new book, Encyclopedia of the Exquisite: An Anecdotal History of Elegant Delights. And ina career that required one to be a staple on the NYC social scene and travel to Europe to cover the collections, a taste of the exquisite or two was kismet. "John Galliano was the first one who mentioned the fabulously stylish Luisa Casati to me during an interview. Designers do their research! And you're constantly plunged into their historical worlds while at the shows." Kerwin Jenkins, who diligently kept a manila folder of all her wonderment during those years, and the ones in Pyrenees and India that followed, found herself living in Maine with enough epherma filed away to merit a book. Covering everything from champagne to trapeze, the book is a delightful read—just ask Michael Kors, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Tory Burch, who all sing its praises on the jacket. "Doing research for the 100 different entries led me into worlds that I'd never know much about—from Medieval Japan to 1940s Hollywood to Tang Dynasty China. I felt like an extremely lucky time traveler," she said of the writing experience. And the final outcome is truly her personal definition of what it takes to be exquisite. "While I was writing the book everyone threw in their two cents, offering opinions about what they thought was exquisite and what I should write about. I loved hearing their suggestions, which were hugely varied, but I didn't end up taking many. The way I think about it is that the book would be completely different no matter who wrote it. It's like when you're a kid and you have your little cigar box full of treasures. Whatever I put in mine is probably very different than what anyone else would have chosen for theirs."
Joyann King Editor As Editor of HarpersBAZAAR.com, Joyann has ushered America's first fashion magazine into an era of digital excellence.
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Dismantling the police: lessons from three places that tried it
By Daniel Odin Shaw
Sunday, June 14, 2020 11:59 AM UTC
The killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers sparked protests across the US and brought the Black Lives Matter movement back to the forefront of American politics. The intensity of these protests means that previously unthinkable demands for radical reform are now on the table.
The defunding of America's heavily armed police forces, a long-term demand of racial justice activists, looks increasingly achievable. In early June, a veto-proof supermajority of Minneapolis City council members supported efforts to "dismantle" and "abolish" the police department and replace it with a new system of community policing. In Los Angeles, the mayor put forward a proposal to divert between US$100 million and US$150 million from the police department to invest in jobs and education for communities of colour.
What this would look like in practice is still unclear. While reforms need to be matched to the specific national context and goals, there are a number of countries that have attempted to defund, demobilise and radically reform their police forces.
Although this often occurs following armed conflict, the experience of three places in particular can provide important lessons for today.
Iraq and de-Ba'athification
Following the 2003 occupation of Iraq, the US ambassador Paul Bremer took the decision to "de-Ba'athify" the Iraqi state by removing civil servants from the era of Saddam Hussein en masse. US military planners had assumed they would inherit a functioning state, including the security system. However de-Ba'athification changed this by essentially disbanding the Iraqi security forces, leaving its personnel with no re-integration programme or alternative source of work.
This top-down imposition created a large pool of unemployed men, many of whom retained their access to arms and explosives in the post-war chaos. Many felt humiliated and hostile to the US forces, which researchers have argued led to the political basis for the subsequent Iraqi insurgency. From the elite level to the rank-and-file, these newly desperate men helped to create and sustain the insurgency, with many of Hussein's ex-generals and spies going on to direct the activities of the Islamic State group.
The Minneapolis Police Department will not be demobilised into an environment of generalised chaos, foreign occupation and sectarian violence. Nevertheless, the blunders in post-war Iraq provide a clear lesson: you shouldn't take jobs away from people who are trained in the use of coercion and violence without some idea of how to retrain and reintegrate them.
In the US context this would be unlikely to lead to outright civil conflict as in Iraq – although anything is possible. A more realistic worry is that the police could simply move sideways into private security, a quickly expanding sector that was ironically trialled with horrifying results in Iraq and Afghanistan. The extended use of private security on US soil could be even more violent and less accountable than the current system of policing.
Guatemala – rebranding not reform
The end of the 36-year-long Guatemalan civil war in 1996 saw an ambitious peace programme. It promised to demilitarise the country's internal security by transitioning from a brutal military-led counterinsurgency to a civilian police force. However, in practice the reforms failed to effectively move past the legacy of wartime repression.
One important factor was that the newly democratic government adopted wholesale the model of the Spanish Guardia Civil, a highly militarised internal security force. The Guardia Civil has been used for internal repression in Spain since its inception in the mid-19th century, to the recent attempts to target the Catalan independence movement.
Guatemala's decision to follow the Spanish model ran against the idea of a new policing approach even at the time. The reasoning behind the government's decision was unclear, but bears the hallmarks of the continued influence of the Guatemalan military establishment. The outcome is a security state that is still extremely violent towards both suspected criminals and political activists.
The lesson for the US here is that meaningful reform requires a clear sense of direction rather than simply a re-packaging of the existing model. Beyond this, it also shows the dangers of a fragmented security system. Changing the practices of local police forces will be less effective if agencies such as immigration and customs enforcement are able to continue engaging in widespread violence. This is a particular vulnerability for the US, given its overlapping security agencies which lack centralised Federal control.
Bougainville and bottom-up reform
More positive lessons can be taken from the experiences of countries that have radically re-orientated their policing model away from retribution and towards reconciliation and restoration. The autonomous region of Bougainville, likely to become the world's newest nation, used the end of a secessionist conflict with Papua New Guinea in 1998 as an opportunity to return to a form of community justice which emphasised honesty, forgiveness and rehabilitation.
This functioned as a way of overcoming wartime trauma and encouraging reconciliation but was also extended out as a general policing model. This approach, while supported by international donors and peacekeepers, relied on long-standing local customs and practice. The result is a society which, while not problem free, is significantly safer than the rest of Papua New Guinea. Crucially, the community-based police force enjoys broad popular support among previously victimised rural communities.
The US can't replicate the traditional cultural practice of Bougainville, but it can learn from the lessons from its experience. Rather than imposing a particular model, local politicians and international peacekeepers empowered local people to take control of their own safety and security. It is this bottom-up, consensual approach that can form the basis of effective security reform in the US.


This was a helpful coarse and it was very informative.
Learn the basis for diagnosing certain problem behaviors as disorders of anxiety, fear, or panic. Discussion will include the behavior modification recommendations and / or medical interventions to consider for affected patients.
Good CE option and review.
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This lecturer really knows her stuff.
CE was comprehensive and helped identify key components to behavioral issues.
Good review, will be looking for her other lectures.
Very good refresher about types of behavior modification and drug classes for behavior issues.
This course was a great refresher and also provided great new information about behavior that i was not aware of.


The Clumsy Pattern: Doing "Girl Power" wrong.
The debate over gendered pronouns popped up in computer-science-land over a couple of commits for node.js. There are serious problems with the male-dominated culture in CS (and video games, for that matter), and this blog post by the corporate maintainers of node.js was really the wrong reaction on a couple of points.
Read errors are reported only if nsent==0, otherwise we return nsent.
Even that's not perfect, but it's on the right track. In technical documentation like this, why even introduce personhood, since it's a computer running the software anyway?
Anyway, on to the reaction by Bryan at Joyent. It sums up as "If this guy were an employee, we would fire him. In fact, he probably makes terrible technical decisions anyway." The post makes it sound like such behavior (of rejecting gender-neutral grammar) in complete isolation would trigger this. This really trivializes both the problem and the solution.
There are huge issues facing women in software engineering. And they aren't pronouns. Do a search on the internets if you aren't clear about them (this one is particularly entertaining).
And like anything, take the opportunity to teach instead of just blowing off those you don't like or agree with. That's how you make things better.
Sure, make an effort to have crisp, professional documentation. And by all means make it better where you find issues. Avoid alienating readers with gendered pronouns — they've read strangely even when I was in grade school. But you don't have to make it worse by a) bending grammar rules and then b) patting yourself on the back on how evolved you are while you let other issues linger.
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I believe you all have it wrong: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words may never hurt me.
But, I realize that these days that is crazy talk.


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Bipolar Disorder: Why Holidays Can Be Hard
The holidays can be a tricky for anyone. But people with bipolar disorder may anticipate November and December and January holidays with real dread — and depression. You'll probably face loads of possible triggers: relatives, stress, exhaustion, and the temptation to overindulge, to name a few. Slipping into a mood swing may be much easier than usual.
So what should someone with bipolar disorder do when the holidays roll around? Be a Scrooge and opt out? Hibernate?
You don't have to do either. WebMD talked to experts about how people with bipolar disorder can weather the holidays — with tips on avoiding depression and mood swings, planning, enjoying the season, and more.
Experts say many things come together to make the holidays tough for people with bipolar disorder, including:
Disrupted schedules. "The biggest single problem with the holidays for people with bipolar disorder is that they take them out of their routine," says Ellen Frank, PhD, director of the depression and manic depression prevention program at the University of Pittsburgh's Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.
Studies show that people with bipolar disorder do best when they're on a schedule — getting up, eating, exercising, and going to bed at roughly the same time each day. Even the loss of just one night of sleep can trigger a mood swing. But during the holidays — when you may be traveling across time zones, partying, or staying up until the wee hours — it's all too easy to get off track.
Over-stimulation. Shopping, decorating, and preparing for the holidays can leave you excited and anxious. Some family reunions aren't always happy. Any excess stimulation can trigger a swing toward holiday depression or mania.
Shorter days and longer nights. Some people with bipolar disorder find their mood swings are related to the seasons. Depression is more common in the fall and winter in the northern hemisphere, says Michael E. Thase, MD, professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Holiday "cheer". The holidays are a time when excessive drinking is often tolerated, even encouraged. Though unwinding with alcohol can be tempting, it can be bad for people with bipolar disorder. Not only can it interfere with medicine, it may also ruin sleep and make you more prone to mood swings.
Excessive spending. It's the season when it seems everyone is running up their credit cards. If you have a history of excessive spending and grandiose gift-giving during hypomanic or manic episodes, you are clearly at risk.
Missing your medication. When you're busy, it's easy to forget about your medication. You may even feel tempted to skip a few doses on purpose: it might make it easier to tolerate alcohol, or being a little hypomanic may give you the energy to get errands done. But when you have bipolar disorder skipping your medication is always risky, since it makes your mood less stable.
Believing the hype. We all know how we're supposed to feel at the holidays: brimming with joy, good will, and love. But a lot of us don't really feel that way. Being depressed during the holidays can really make you feel out of step, which adds to feelings of isolation.
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2021 Technology Appeal
Help us equip our older students with technology so they can access online learning in 2021.
Feliz Navidad at the School of Hope!
Before the School of Hope closes for the holidays, our team in Guatemala have been busy spreading much needed festive joy!
Breaking Barriers: Heidy's Story
We recently caught up with one of our further education students, Heidy. Heidy is 22 years old and has recently found a job working in cleaning and maintenance for a local factory. She works long 12 hour days and still manages to find time to study. Heidy used to think that because she was a girl she would never have the chance to go to school. Now she is studying clinical psychology at university with the hope of helping other young women like her.
Preparing Our Graduates For The Future
Each year the School of Hope graduating class undergoes an in-depth high school preparation program, this year was no different despite the challenges. Find out how are 9th graders are celebrating and preparing for the future.
From EFTC Ambassador to passionate fisherman: the many ways in which Malcolm supports EFTC
Malcolm Richards, Business Ambassador for EFTC (and a friend to many at the Foundation), has organised a number of fun fundraisers over the years. Most recently "Esox for EFTC". So how did this mystery fishing competition go…
End of the 2020 school year
The academic year in Guatemala runs from January to October, which means we have just one month left of the 2020 school year! Read the latest updates from the School of Hope including our new Covid-safe meeting spaces.
7th hamper distribution
A quick update on our 7th hamper distribution. As the School of Hope is now partially open for staff, parents were able to safely collect their hampers in-person and hand in their children's homework tasks.
Marvellous Murals
Learn how university students Indira and Cristian are transforming The School of Hope's white walls during lockdown.
Entrepreneurship: through business, lives can be changed
"An entrepreneur is someone that thinks bigger. They look at the world and don't just simply ask the question "why?" but "why not" " We got a chance to "speak" (virtually and mainly in written format!) to Ty New from Project Apoyo about our first collaborative Small-Business grant.
When Covid Affects the Community
Sara Miller, our Project Director in Guatemala and Brien Ashdown, our US Executive Director have just published an article on the School of Hope's response to COVID in the journal of Local Development and Society.
Supporting Entrepreneurs: Kimberly's story
Read the first installment about EFTC and Project Apoyo´s collaborative Small-Business Grant programme. Awarded to Design & Fashion graduate, Kimberly. Who is showing that even in the middle of a pandemic with a lot of planning, dedication and some support success is within her reach.
COVID-19 6 months on
It is hard to believe that the School of Hope has been closed for 6 months now. Although cases of COVID-19 in Guatemala continue to rise, (total cases = 55,270 including 2,168 confirmed deaths) the Guatemalan government is beginning to open things up again with social distancing measures in place. Read here for the latest update on our 6th hamper distribution.
Graduating in Lockdown
Discover how students in our Further Education programme are getting to grips with completing their education during Guatemala´s lockdown.
Covid-19 Cases Rise And We Respond
Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Guatemala with 23,248 confirmed and 947 deaths confirmed as of Monday 6 July. The School of Hope remains closed and we remain committed to the nourishment, well-being and education of our students. Our 5th emergency hamper distribution is vital to give our families what they need to endure this ongoing crisis.
Laura's mega challenge
During lockdown Laura Mitchell, a previous volunteer intern with EFTC took on the incredible challenge of completing 3.5 marathons on foot and bike! So far she has raised an amazing £740 for the School of Hope. These funds will help us to continue to provide essential support to students and their families throughout this crisis.
Learning How To Respond
As The School of Hope remains closed, we have to constantly adapt and change our methods to provide both practical and emotional support to our families. Read about how our social department have adapted how they work to conduct a telephone survey with all of our families to determine need and our supporting strategy.
Global Golf Day FAQs
Get the lowdown for our Global Golf Day and prize giving evening on 9 & 10 July
Congratulations Emma Honey - EFTC volunteer intern
We were delighted to hear that Emma Honey, one of our recent interns has received the Outstanding Engaged Student Scholarship from Hobart and William Smith College's 12th annual Community Engaged Scholarship Forum. Emma journeyed from Geneva NY, USA to volunteer as a teaching assistant in the summer of 2019. Here she reflects on her time with her students at The School of Hope.
Critical Support Continues Under Curfew
Covid-19 cases in Guatemala have been steadily rising causing President Alejandro Giammattei to extend the evening curfew and implement nationwide weekend lockdowns from Friday 15th May. Find out how we're meeting the challenge to distribute both food, hygiene supplies and homework to ensure all our students remain healthy and learning.
Looking after our mental health in a time of crisis
In support of Mental Health Awareness Week, our head of Social Services, Aracely, tells us how the team in Guatemala are continuing to provide mental health support during quarantine. Aracely started working for EFTC in 2007 as our first ever school psychologist. Now she oversees our Social Services Department, who are currently working hard from home to help our families through this crisis.
Keeping Dreams Alive
Patty Castillo, our Head of Scholarship at the School of Hope, shares how her team is supporting our scholarship students and the initiative and resilience of these young people as they hope to progress to university
Phenomenal Proven Partnerships
Ever since the foundation was established back in 2003, we've pushed the boundaries to better serve our student community. Part of that ethos is being outward looking and collaborative wherever we can. There's huge benefits to establishing long term partnerships.
Erick's Egg Escapade
Our 3rd food hamper distribution went eggcellently. Excuse the pun, but it's got to that point in lockdown:) Our wonderful chef Erick steps up once again. He's becoming a hero on the frontline, king of distribution and egg-juggling multitasker. Read his story of what it's like to be coordinating through all of the crazy right-now.
Project Director, Sara Miller tells all about her team of heroes who fed our families
Our mission was to feed our families and we did just that. Foundation Director, Sara Miller updates us on the herculean effort it took to get all of the life-nourishing food out to our families before the curfew.
The next stage of our coronavirus response: feed our families
Tough times call for immediate action. Our families' income is coming to a screeching halt and we must step in and change our focus from educator to provider.
Educating Students in Lockdown
Our Education Director Kelsey Carlton updates us on how the School of Hope's teachers are getting to grips with providing support to our students during lockdown.
Impact of Covid-19 on the EFTC Foundation
We live in unprecedented times that are changing minute by minute. Here's an overview of how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting our students and staff at The School of Hope and at our Foundation offices in the UK.
International Women's Day is every day at EFTC
Sunday the 8th of March is International Women's Day, when we celebrate the achievements of women worldwide, both past and present, and continue to strive for equality everywhere. The realities of being a girl in Guatemala include many obstacles such as gender-based violence and discrimination. However, within the doors of our School our students have a space where they are safe and equal, regardless of their gender.
Dreams to reality: From a student to a young professional
Here at the School of Hope our vision is to empower all our students through quality education to ensure that they become motivated and employable leaders of change in their communities. Some of our students have a clear career path that they want to embark on as soon as they leave the School. This is exactly what happened to Rocío.
High school student, avid reader and football referee: meet Edwin, a student of many talents
February has been a busy month at the School of Hope with all classes taking part in our Football Tournament. Playing with and against their classmates is teaching the children about teamwork and healthy competition. One of our graduates from 2018, Edwin, has been volunteering in the tournament as a referee to ensure fair play. While being a football referee has been fun, Edwin has other plans for his future.
From The School of Hope to City Success: The journey of Carlos Escalante
You may remember Carlos from our blog in 2017. He was studying Pedagogy and Psychology in a university in Guatemala City while working nine hours a day, four times a week, just to keep a roof on his head. The hardworking and determined student has since graduated and has come a long way since his studies.
Donate Your Dinner for The School of Hope
In the lead up to World EFTC Day on Thursday 19 March we're asking all of our supporters to donate their dinners to fund our 2020 nutrition shortfall budget.
Meet our auto-mechanic students: building futures for themselves one car at a time . . . Thanks to a generous grant from The Foux Foundation!!
We want to encourage all our students to follow their own educational path after they graduate from the School of Hope. To our graduates Jennifer, Nixon and Kevin, this path led to high schools studying auto-mechanics. They are breaking the mould and building a career and future in the field they are passionate about.
David's Tonne Run Banishes the Winter Blues
In the lead up to World EFTC Day on Thursday 19 March, we're sharing our supporters' stories of how they have challenged themselves for the School of Hope. Here, David Wilson from our longtime corporate partner HD Decisions, tells us what motivated him to take on the Tonne Run Challenge.
Conquering mountains for The School of Hope
We have so many supporters who give up their time and challenge themselves to support EFTC. Here, Michael Berry gives us the low-down on the gruelling SAS Fan Dance Challenge and why he wanted his efforts to support our students.
Help our graduate students to fulfil their dreams
Hi, I'm Patricia Castillo, Further Education Director at The School of Hope. I've been with the school for fifteen years and it is a delight when I see students progress to higher education. Five of our students are pursuing their dream to gain a technical qualification at university and build a better life for themselves and their families. They're all such lovely young people with bright futures on the horizon.
Turbulent economic times causing EFTC 2020 funding shortfall
Our school has grown tenfold since its inception sixteen years ago. This is both inspiring and challenging as we strive to meet our ever increasing costs. This year, sterling continues to suffer from uncertainty and is at levels significantly below the average since we have been active in Guatemala.
Andy's journey of discovery
My first involvement with Education for the Children (EFTC) started over four years ago, when my friend Louise, Sponsor coordinator at the School of Hope in Jocotenango, Guatemala, introduced me to the organisation. She told me all about the fantastic work that EFTC is doing and asked me if I'd like to get involved by sponsoring a child. His name is Rafael and from the first photos of the School of Hope, my life has been enriched by the children, staff, volunteers, sponsors and everyone I have met.
An internship at EFTC
I really recommend it to anyone interested in the nonprofit world, Central America, education issues and/or improving their Spanish. It's so hard to leave once you have made a connection with the pupils, staff and the country but you will come away feeling empowered and ready to spread the word of EFTC and continue making a difference wherever you find yourself next.
Esperanza Festival at Rushcliffe School
Last week we had the pleasure of attending Rushcliffe School's annual Esperanza Festival. This is the sixth year Rushcliffe school have run the fundraising event, and every year it gets more popular! The school arranges a fair for all the students to attend, where they can listen to music, play on the bouncy castle and peruse the various stalls on offer.
Catherine completes the "3 Peaks" Challenge for EFTC!
EFTC would like to thank Catherine Pilling, Head of Spanish at Nottingham Girls High School and long time supporter of EFTC who completed the National 3 Peaks Challenge last week to raise money for the School of Hope.
9 years of dedicated work
Mrs Bibi has been working at The School of Hope for 9 years. She has always worked with the kindergarten children and has nothing but praise for the school and how it has grown over the years.
Coffee Central Partnership
EFTC is very pleased to announce that it now has its very own Guatemalan coffee available to buy online from local Nottingham based partners Coffee Central
The London Marathon - Carla's Story
Carla had the opportunity to run in the 2019 London Marathon for the Education for the Children Foundation and the School of Hope in Jocotenango, Guatemala.
So how do you cycle from the UK to Guatemala?
It's a very long way from the UK to Guatemala - a daunting 5,396 miles (8,685 Km) from our offices in Nottingham to our School of Hope in Jocotenango, Guatemala. We've now held our first cycle challenge to ride all the way in under 12 months!
GB Olympian serves up 'Play the Pro' fundraiser
We recently hosted a 'Play The Pro' Table Tennis challenge in Nottingham, where for a donation, players put their Table Tennis talents to the test against Olympics and Commonwealth Games Table Tennis star Sam Walker.
World EFTC Day - celebrations around the globe
On Thursday 7th March our wonderful network of supporters came together to celebrate World EFTC Day! From dinner parties to a ping pong challenge, scavenger hunts, Facebook fundraisers, and bake sales, every corner of the globe hosted brilliant events to raise vital funds and celebrate the global EFTC community!
Adventures and celebrations in support of EFTC
It has been a busy few months of activity in the UK with a series of events to support both awareness and fundraising for EFTC.
Yet again a ceremony of mixed emotions. Our graduations are a time for both celebration and reflection.
Serving our one millionth meal
The School of Hope served it's millionth meal today to our well deserving students, with the support of Greenyard UK.
Employing our first school nurse
Celena has became the first nurse the school has ever had. She is also a fantastic example of perseverance, as Celena began her journey with the Foundation almost 10 years ago, when she enrolled in our middle school!
A new sports pitch - thanks to the UEFA Foundation
Thanks to the generosity of UEFA the construction of EFTC´s all-weather Sports Pitch has been made possible. This Sports Pitch has been a dream of the Foundation for years and with the amazing donation of £32k from UEFA at the start of 2017 this dream has become a reality.
Guatemalan Ambassador helps raise funds for the School of Hope
Guatemalan Ambassador to the UK, Señor Acisclo Valladares Molina helps raise funds for the School of Hope at this year's annual ball.
Cycling for a future: Wheels4life
Thanks to the amazing supporters of the fantastic NGO, Wheels4Life, this year we received 50 new bicycles for our students.
Carlos Escalante, An Outstanding Student despite the odds
"Even by helping only one person with their education, here in Guatemala, we are making a real difference". Carlos Escalante.
Our volunteers are love in motion
Each year EFTC receives over 150 volunteers. They vary in age, language, and nationality. Many of them are hopeful college students who come to trade textbooks for concrete experiences. While others are retired individuals happy for a chance to give back now that they have the time and opportunity.
Ana Lara: The Importance of Empowerment
The task for our Youth Empowerment and Leadership Coordinator, Ana Lara, is to motivate our older students, to 'empower' them and teach them the skills that will help them overcome the many obstacles they will face in life.
Gracia Anderson's life changing experience in Guatemala
For me going to Antigua Guatemala to volunteer at Proyecto La Esperanza was literally a life changing experience.
EFTC's Milk Campaign: 'MILK MATTERS'
Most children grow up with a constant reminder from their parents: Drink your milk. This is not nearly the case of our children at The School of Hope, but you can help change that.
From Tikal to the School of Hope via Football Focus
Paul Sanders, our guest blogger, taught maths for a very long time in the UK and this year he came down to Guatemala to meet his sponsor kids for the 1st time! He also worked on training math teachers and also worked closely with our junior high English teacher.
Home visits: Understanding the situations our children come from and the difficulties they face
The objective of the home visits is to be able to monitor the current situation of each and every family our foundation supports. We assess their financial situation, the families health and the general environment of our students.
Aura Alvarez from student to teacher at the School of Hope
Aura is one of our wonderful teachers at the School of Hope, working tirelessly to educate students from the same underprivileged background she once belonged to. We're so proud of Aura, who recently graduated from university, becoming a licensed teacher from kindergarten to high school!
José Ángel, the entrepreneurial student who started his own business
José Ángel is one of our young entrepreneurs, a hard working student of Business Administration who runs his own Internet Cafe and dreams of becoming a successful businessman.
A Year Abroad at the School of Hope
Lauren Martin, our guest blogger, is a Spanish and International Relations student from Scotland who chose to volunteer at the School of Hope for seven months as part of her Year Abroad, as she wanted to spend her time doing something worthwhile that would also help her gain experience in the NGO and development sector.
Our new Chef tackles malnutrition
Even though Guatemala is very rich in natural resources, food availability is a serious problem. 24% of children under five are underweight and 46% suffer stunted growth. But this year, a new chef is helping us fight malnutrition at the School of Hope.
Sponsorship Stories: "if you can make a child smile, that's priceless"
A sponsor is more than someone far away supporting a child's education, they can become mentors and friends, like Dave, Debbie and Fitzy, long-time EFTC supporters and child sponsors at the School of Hope.
How books can help us dream
A new Reading programme was implemented this year at the School of Hope to encourage children's love of books and help them dream big. We talked to Jayra, our Reading teacher, to find out more.
The importance of our Further Education programme
Meet Susana and Ana Laura, our Further Education team! The program is meant for students who graduate from the School of Hope and want to continue their education in high school and university, supporting them financially, emotionally and in their search for employment.
Meet our Scholarship students: Melvin is becoming a Doctor!
Melvin, a 22 year old who's been with EFTC since 5th grade, is in his third year of Med School at one of the most prestigious universities in Guatemala. He's dreamed of being a doctor since he was five, and for that he commutes to the city everyday, spending up to 4 hours to get there and back.
Sophie's Story: How did EFTC start?
Sophie McKee is our current Foundation Director and one of EFTC's founders, but the first time she came to Guatemala was 13 years ago, right after finishing High School, and what she discovered changed her life forever.
UK Volunteer starts after school programme
Tam Winter, a volunteer from the UK, shares his experience at the School of Hope and how he contributed to the school's programme.
Fitness blogger fundraises for EFTC's London to Paris bike ride
"Never say you can't do something! If you set your mind to it you can do it. It's hard work but it will pay off in the end." These are the words of Instagram health and fitness blogger JoLo, known to thousands as a young woman with a highly toned body and a love of good food.
Tech company creates new opportunities for underprivileged children
Hide My Ass!, a UK based internet company, has been instrumental in providing access to the internet to disadvantaged children in Guatemala, therefore creating better employment opportunities for them in the future.
Water everywhere and not a drop to drink...?
Far from Jocotenango, where great black clouds are threatening a downpour at any moment, experts in global water issues gathered in Stockholm for World Water Week, August 23rd-28th.
Children answer volunteer's questions
Every time I heard my name from the other side of the playground and someone rushed towards me, wrapped a bracelet around my wrist or tattooed my arms all over with pen "te amo's" (I love you), I grew a little bit more attached to the wonderful children at the School of Hope.
Boxes of love arrive at the School of Hope!
This year, for the second time, the School of Hope received the Christmas boxes of love thanks to the help of a wonderful organisation called Cajas del Amor.
New computers arrive at the School of Hope!
The IT campaign ran on Indiegogo in August was 100% funded! We were able to purchase 14 reconditioned computers to equip a study room for our 120 Scholarship students, as well as 20 flat screens to replace the old deep screen monitors here at the School of Hope. All this happened thanks to your support!
Amy's Q6 Challenge
Amy Holly, who has been with EFTC for 6 years, is leaving the Foundation in August to pursue other opportunities. Before she leaves, she is doing one final challenge for the Foundation. Amy will be living on 6 Quetzales a day ($0.75) for a week - which is how much an average EFTC beneficiary lives on.
Community Spirit!
Aracely Chajon (Head of Social Support at The School of Hope) -Working at Education for the Children Foundation means a lot to me; being part of the change in my country represents the opportunity to build a better future for the current generation in Guatemala.
Supporter Story: Rosanne
Taking a six month sabbatical from her job in London in the summer of 2012 was both daunting and invigorating for Rosanne.
Q & A with Cindy
We put your burning questions to Cindy, our first graduate to become a child sponsor, at The School of Hope in Guatemala.
Meet Evelyn and Her Brothers…
My name is Evelyn Azucena. I'm 14 years old. My older brother is a scholarship student and I have two younger brothers at the school too; Kevin and Juan Carlos. I don't have any sisters.
Doorway to the Future - John Niland
The buzz was palpable. Arriving at the school for opening day, I walked into scenes of eager preparation: PA being tested, key speakers rehearsing, all the scurry of preparation and anticipation.


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Category Archive: Awards
Order of the October Revolution
View of the order from the front and back. Order of the October Revolution
The creation of a sketch for the Order of the October Revolution was entrusted to the artist Valentin Prokhorovich Zaitsev, who developed models for many orders and medals. All the main state symbols of that time are involved in the composition: the red banner, the hammer and sickle, the five-pointed star and the legendary cruiser Aurora.
The Order of the October Revolution was made of precious metals, the main material was silver, and the crossed sickle and hammer were cast with the addition of gold, palladium and copper. Blackening was applied on top for decoration and protection. The badge was fastened with an eyelet to a block covered with scarlet silk with light blue stripes. It should be worn on the left side.
Order of Lenin as the highest award
Order of Lenin 1st type
The Order of Lenin became the third in a row and the main one in terms of seniority in the award system of the Soviet Union. The date of the official establishment is called April 6, 1930, but discussions about its foundation began in the summer of 1926.
Order of the Red Banner – a pioneer in the award system of the Soviet Union
The development of a new award system began on the personal order of V. I. Lenin, and the initiative came from Nikolai Podvoisky and Leon Trotsky.
The leader of the proletariat imposed a positive resolution on the documents in the last days of August 1918. All six models were designed by Vladimir Vasilyevich Denisov, a graduate of the Stroganov School, who knew engraving and chasing well.
Natasha Koroleva Soviet, Ukrainian and Russian pop singer
Natasha Koroleva
Natasha Koroleva biography
In 1990, the singer toured the United States with the children's rock opera Peace Child. In the same year, Natalia moved to Moscow, where she began her creative collaboration with the composer Igor Nikolaev: the very first song of Nikolaev "Yellow Tulips" brought her real fame and success. It was Nikolaev who suggested that Natasha take the name of the Queen.
Soviet medalist Nikolay Sokolov
90th anniversary of Lenin's birth. 1960. Soviet medalist Nikolay Sokolov (December 28, 1892 – April 7, 1974)
Soviet medalist Nikolay Sokolov (December 28, 1892 – April 7, 1974) – sculptor, Honored Art worker of the RSFSR, Honored Artist of the RSFSR. Since January 1, 1950 to June 1, 1971 – the main artist of the Leningrad Mint, author of many medals, including portraits of political and public figures of the Soviet Union. Nikolay Aleksandrovich Sokolov was born in 1892. He studied at the Leningrad Institute of improvement of professional skill of art workers. In 1925-1926 he worked at the Leningrad Mint under the direction of F. Vasyutinsky. The talented sculptor-medalist, the author of numerous commemorative medals in a variety of materials, including bronze, silver, gold, Nikolai Sokolov, worked for many years on the image of the great leader Vladimir Lenin. The Government appreciated the contribution of the sculptor-medalist, awarding him the Order of Lenin. During the life of the Soviet medalist, in honor of his 70th anniversary was released Medal "NA Sokolov" (USSR, Leningrad Mint, 1962, medalist A.V.Kozlov).
Soviet State Awards
From the very first days of its existence, the young Soviet Republic was in the ring of fire fronts. Soldiers and commanders of the newly established Red Army showed unprecedented courage and heroism of defending the gains of October. September 16, 1918 decree of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee (Central Executive Committee) established the first Soviet award – the Order of the Red Banner. It was given to soldiers and commanders, military units and formations, groups of workers who played a prominent role in the defeat of the interventionists and internal counterrevolution. April 8, 1920 the Central Executive Committee established for rewarding senior officers – the Red Army Honorary revolutionary weapon – saber (cutlass) with gilded hilt and pommel superimposed on it the Order of the Red Banner.
Soviet military awards
Soviet Military Awards from Order of Lenin State History Museum. Principally new, radically different from the royal became Soviet premium system. The basis for its creation has prepared one of the first decrees of the Soviet Central Executive Committee and CPC (Council of People's Commissars) dated 10 November 1917 "On the destruction of estates and civil ranks", signed by Vladimir Lenin and Yakov Sverdlov. Premium system of the Soviet state did not emerge immediately. It developed gradually, and each new stage of the struggle against the enemies of the country and the building of socialism brought into this new system, complementing it. In the difficult early years of Soviet power red heroes were were given modest rewards – from a personal weapon and red trousers to simply thanks from the commander.


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Chris Parenteau
Lynnsey Gardner, Investigative reporter
Jim Piggott, Reporter
Francesca Amiker
Published: June 10, 2016, 11:16 pm
Tags: Jacksonville, News
FBI to review Jacksonville officer-involved shooting
Vernell Bing Jr., 22, shot, killed by Jacksonville officer after police chase
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The FBI will independently review the shooting death of a 22-year-old man by a Jacksonville officer last month in Springfield, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced Friday.
Sheriff Mike Williams said it's unusual to announce such reviews to the public, but he wanted to assure the community that the process is above board.
"This case has garnered a lot of attention and there are a lot of questions in the community about the way we investigate shootings," Williams said. "I think the answer to that (is that) an independent review of our investigation is appropriate in this case."
JSO will still be conducting its own investigation into the shooting.
The FBI will not investigate the shooting or the Sheriff's Office, but as the lead agency that investigates civil rights, the FBI will review JSO's internal investigation once it's completed, and turn all of its findings over to the Department of Justice.
Fatal shooting after chase
Vernell Bing Jr. was shot once in the side of the head by Officer Tyler Landreville after leading officers on a 3.7-mile, high-speed chase that ended when it appeared he intentionally drove into Landreville's cruiser on a Springfield street, according to police.
JSO Chief Chris Butler said Bing was in a red Chevrolet Camaro wanted in connection with an April shootout when he was spotted in Northwest Jacksonville.
After the collision, the Camaro's metrics showed it was going 53 mph and not braking when it struck Landreville's oncoming cruiser on 9th Street.
The police cruiser was disabled, and Bing's car left the road and struck a building. Butler said Landreville got out of his car and walked toward the Camaro without pulling his weapon. He ordered the man, who was out of his car, to surrender, and something caused Landreville to pull his gun and fire five times, hitting Bing once in the head, Butler said.
Bing, who was unarmed at the time, died the next day at UF Health.
Family, groups respond to announcement
Several community and civil-rights groups have joined Bing's family to ask for an independent investigation into why Landreville fired his weapon.
After Friday's announcement, Bing's mother tearfully said that she is happy JSO is getting the FBI involved and that she wants to know the facts of the investigation.
"I'm just speechless," Shirley McDaniel said. "They basically took part of me."
WATCH: Bing's mother responds to FBI review
Now that the FBI is involved, civil-rights leaders said they are hopeful more information will come out about the shooting.
"We are very happy to see that the FBI has introduced itself into the situation," said Ben Frazier, spokesman for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. "We have never been happy with the internal investigations. We have never been happy with the fox guarding the hen house."
The chairman of The Kemetic Empire, a community activist group, agreed, saying it's time that someone other than the Sheriff's Office has a hand in reviewing the case.
"It's a step in the right direction," Diallo Sekou said. "We hope this path of transparency that we basically had to force on the city will continue. We encourage other people to come out."
And even though JSO will still conduct its own investigation of the shooting, many that called for an outside agency to investigate are satisfied with how it appears the process is playing out.
"We don't expect the sheriff to stop his investigation as a result," Frazier said. "Let him continue his investigation. If he comes up with more facts, we think the truth will come out."
Frazier said the SCLC is happy the FBI review is happening and being announced publicly.
"They always come up with the very same results," Frazier said. "We need to have this outside scrutiny. It's necessary for accountability and trust to be developed and improved between JSO and this community."
File: Justice League United requests federal investigation
Bobby Worthy, the president of the Justice League United, filed a two-page document with the U.S. Attorney's Office last month, requesting that in addition to a full criminal and civil investigation into Bing's shooting, the federal government investigate the State Attorney's Office's handling of police-involved shootings.
"I'm hoping that the feds come and take over the whole investigation," Worthy said last month. "What I really want is for them to take over the entire investigation, because I think that Angela Corey and the Sheriff's Office have something going on. They have never, from what I know, they have a never prosecuted one officer for a wrongful shooting of someone."
Bing's family members said they just want the facts released in the case. They said if Landreville did anything in violation of the law, he should be held accountable.
"I'm glad they are moving forward," McDaniel said. "But that's not going to bring my son back."
Bing's mother said she still can't believe her son is gone, killed just weeks before his son Vernell Bing III was born.
Bing's family and friends are holding a rally in his honor at noon Saturday at 9th and Liberty streets, where he was fatally shot.
Steve Zona, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 530, also posted a statement on Facebook Friday night in response to the FBI reviewing the investigation.
VIEW: Statement from Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 530
FBI to review JSO investigation
Michelle S. Klimt, special agent in charge of the FBI Jacksonville Division, joined Williams at a news conference Friday to announce the FBI, the U.S. Attorney's Office and the Justice Department Civil Rights Division will review the case.
"If information comes to light of potential federal civil rights violations, the FBI is prepared to investigate, and we will submit the results of any investigation to federal prosecutors," Klimt said.
File: FBI explains Color of Law Violations
Klimt explained that for a color of law violation to exist, the review must prove that Landreville:
Was acting under an official capacity
Knew what he was doing was wrong and did it anyway
Acted intentionally and unreasonably
According to information from the FBI, 72 indictments for color of law violations stemmed from FBI cases in 2014, including for excessive force, sexual assaults, false arrest and fabrication of evidence, deprivation of property and failure to keep from harm.
Williams said he is confident in the Sheriff's Office's investigative process, but he called in the FBI to reassure the community.
"My job is to bring forth to this community a finding that is 100 percent fact based and the results of evidence in this case," Williams said. "I am deploying this additional measure to this community, so that they can be assured that the case and the outcome will be exactly that."
Williams said this is the first time he has worked as sheriff with the FBI on a civil rights review.
Former FBI agent Toni Chrabot offered insight about what the public can now expect.
"The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office doesn't have jurisdiction over civil rights, federal civil rights violations, so certainly there will have to be interviews done by the FBI of JSO officers that were present, anyone with knowledge, and they'll conduct a thorough investigation, an independent investigation," said Chrabot, who is now CEO of Confidence LLC, a crisis management and security firm.
Chrabot said the protest and outcry over the case won't affect federal agents.
"From my own experience, the bureau's not swayed by public opinion," Chrabot said. "They're going to conduct a thorough and fair investigation."
Attorney Randy Reep, who is not affiliated with the case, said the FBI will be able to provide necessary investigative tools to the attorneys involved to determine if a violation occurred.
"I think you'll find that the FBI will do the investigation and the attorneys in the Department of Justice will make the determination based on the evidence brought in by the FBI to see if there was a violation of USC 1983, a civil rights violation," Reep said.
News4Jax crime and safety analyst Gil Smith said the FBI review is a positive step forward for the community.
"When Mike Williams came into office last year, one thing he said is that he was going to be transparent," Smith said. "I think this is a sign of that."
I-TEAM: Results of previous FBI review never released
The FBI previously investigated a JSO case for federal civil rights violations in 2004 under then-Sheriff John Rutherford. The case involved the deaths of Sammy Lee Evans and Ezra Jones, and the investigation was announced at the Federal Courthouse in Jacksonville on Dec. 9, 2004.
But the findings of that investigation were never released.
WATCH: City on edge, sheriff calls for FBI probe in 2004 |
Sheriff Rutherford requests FBI review in 2004
Channel 4 reporter Jim Piggott covered the case 12 years ago, which involved the deaths of two African-American men in police custody.
Evans was killed by a rookie officer who later resigned. Witnesses said Evans was slammed to the ground and died from his injuries.
Jones died in jail after he was placed in a restraining chair.
At the time, Isaiah Rumlin, who heads the NAACP in Jacksonville, said it was "open season for African-Americans."
The city was on edge, and the FBI probe was requested to help answer questions and calm the community.
"What I am worried about is the public trust for this agency," Rutherford said then. "I am going to call this a defining moment for the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. I want people to be confident going forward that the officers that wear this uniform, that put on this badge, have the character and integrity to be there."
Rutherford invited the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office to investigate his department to see if any civil rights violations occurred in the men's deaths.
News4Jax filed a Freedom of Information Act request on Feb. 19, 2008, for the results of the FBI's investigation. The FBI responded on Feb. 26, 2008, saying the request had been sent to Washington, D.C.
The Justice Department responded on May 9, 2008, with a letter explaining that the records were in a Privacy Act system that is exempt from access provisions of the Privacy Act.
The letter was marked "Full Denial," and the report was sealed.
The I-TEAM asked Friday if the results of the FBI review in the 2004 case would ever be released.
The FBI said it could not comment further, and the U.S. Attorney's Office referred News4Jax back to the FBI.
Rumlin lamented Friday the lack of transparency after that investigation.
"We never did get the results of that investigation -- never did," Rumlin said. "As it relates to what is happening today, we are hopeful the sheriff -- once the investigation is completed, there will be a full reporting to the entire community to see exactly what happened."
A Sheriff's Office representative said Friday that the results of the JSO and State Attorney's Office criminal investigation into Bing's shooting and the results of the internal response to resistance hearing will be released to the public when the investigations are complete.
The FBI would not say whether the results of its review would be similarly released to the public.


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