This was received by email Wednesday, February 24, 2010
February 24, 2010 7:19 PM
Dear Dr. Gordon:
I was with the group for three days (Sunday 21 thru Tuedasy 23). They didn´t have problems in arrive to Honduras. Only Richard DeNise had problems with the connection and arrived at 9:10 PM, but we was to Yoro City, the next day, for joint with the rest of the volunteers group.
We realized three trips La Habana-La Laguna, for mobilizate the 10 persons and 20 big bags!, with medicines, school suplies, clothes and other materials for families and students. Too, we moved materials and 4 volunteers (Richard, Brian. Dena and Marco) to Quiloma, where thay will wotk in repair and construct a new fences to Primary School in the community.
About Andy (Andres), he is incorporate to group since the 21. He, with other peace volunteer will work in prepare a proposal about the clinic and possible traspass to medical NGO or public health department of Yoro. It´s only a proposal that they elaborate with Tribe Council for to give NYHelp for analyze. Too, he will work in construction of fence in La Laguna school some days.
That´s are all for this time. All them are working now!!
Yovany
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Mission Trip Underway
On Sunday, February 21, an 11-member mission group left for Honduras for two weeks in and around La Laguna, Honduras.
Along with running a medical clinic, working on education, possibly new roofs, the group will be looking at new sites to expand to for our project. We may begin working with another very poor village in the valley of Sulaco, over on the other side of the mountains from La Laguna.
Stay tuned – a trip is being planned for this summer!
Along with running a medical clinic, working on education, possibly new roofs, the group will be looking at new sites to expand to for our project. We may begin working with another very poor village in the valley of Sulaco, over on the other side of the mountains from La Laguna.
Stay tuned – a trip is being planned for this summer!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
NY/HELP Meeting - Sunday, January 17, 2010
We will be meeting at 2PM at the Arcade United Church of Christ, 297 Main St, Arcade in our meeting room by the back door of the church. The meeting is open to all who are interested in the NY/HELP mission.
Much of the agenda will be on the upcoming February trip, but we should also talk a bit about planning for our summer trip as well.
If you are interested, please come. If you have questions, write to gkcomstock@gmail.com.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
NY/HELP Meeting Sunday, November 15
Our next NY/HELP meeting will be Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 2PM at the Arcade United Church of Christ. Any and all who are interested are invited. Use the back door and we meet in the first door to the left.
We will review the August 2009 trip and discuss arrangements for the Feb 2010 trip. We will also need to discuss Yovany & Sustainable Harvest's coming change of focus from the La Laguna area to Sulaco and how this will affect our mission trips.
We will review the August 2009 trip and discuss arrangements for the Feb 2010 trip. We will also need to discuss Yovany & Sustainable Harvest's coming change of focus from the La Laguna area to Sulaco and how this will affect our mission trips.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
On Again - Off Again
From LaPrensa at 11am this morning. English translation is below the Spanish.
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Los representantes del depuesto presidente de Honduras, Manuel Zelaya, y del de facto Roberto Micheletti, podrían reanudar hoy el diálogo para la integración del Gobierno de unidad, tras el fracaso del primer intento en ese sentido el pasado jueves. Jorge Arturo Reina, miembro de la Comisión de Verificación en representación de Zelaya, dijo hoy a los periodistas que el diálogo se podría reanudar al mediodía. Agregó que "hay un preacuerdo" para volver a la mesa de diálogo alcanzado al parecer tras extensas conversaciones mantenidas ayer viernes con los miembros de la Comisión de Verificación, la representación de la OEA y el embajador de Estados Unidos en Tegucigalpa, Hugo Llorens, entre otros, enmarcadas en el Acuerdo Tegucigalpa-San José.
En términos similares se expresó Arturo Corrales, representante de Micheletti en la Comisión de Verificación. Corrales afirmó que "el diálogo sigue", pero no precisó si se reanudará este mediodía, aunque dejó entrever que así sería.
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
The representatives of the deposed President of Honduras Manuel Zelaya and the de facto president Roberto Micheletti, said that the dialogue could resume today for the integration of the unity government, following a failed first attempt in that direction Thursday.
Jorge Arturo Reina, a member of the Credentials Committee representing Zelaya, said to reporters that the dialogue could resume at noon. He added that "there is a pre-agreement" to return to the negotiating table apparently reached after extensive discussions yesterday Friday with members of the Credentials Committee, the representation of the OAS and the U.S. ambassador in Tegucigalpa, Hugo Llorens, between others, framed in Tegucigalpa-San José Agreement.
Arturo Corrales, Micheletti representative on the Credentials Committee, expressed similar terms. Corrales said that "the dialogue continues," but did not say whether it will resume at noon today, but hinted that it would.
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Los representantes del depuesto presidente de Honduras, Manuel Zelaya, y del de facto Roberto Micheletti, podrían reanudar hoy el diálogo para la integración del Gobierno de unidad, tras el fracaso del primer intento en ese sentido el pasado jueves. Jorge Arturo Reina, miembro de la Comisión de Verificación en representación de Zelaya, dijo hoy a los periodistas que el diálogo se podría reanudar al mediodía. Agregó que "hay un preacuerdo" para volver a la mesa de diálogo alcanzado al parecer tras extensas conversaciones mantenidas ayer viernes con los miembros de la Comisión de Verificación, la representación de la OEA y el embajador de Estados Unidos en Tegucigalpa, Hugo Llorens, entre otros, enmarcadas en el Acuerdo Tegucigalpa-San José.
En términos similares se expresó Arturo Corrales, representante de Micheletti en la Comisión de Verificación. Corrales afirmó que "el diálogo sigue", pero no precisó si se reanudará este mediodía, aunque dejó entrever que así sería.
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
The representatives of the deposed President of Honduras Manuel Zelaya and the de facto president Roberto Micheletti, said that the dialogue could resume today for the integration of the unity government, following a failed first attempt in that direction Thursday.
Jorge Arturo Reina, a member of the Credentials Committee representing Zelaya, said to reporters that the dialogue could resume at noon. He added that "there is a pre-agreement" to return to the negotiating table apparently reached after extensive discussions yesterday Friday with members of the Credentials Committee, the representation of the OAS and the U.S. ambassador in Tegucigalpa, Hugo Llorens, between others, framed in Tegucigalpa-San José Agreement.
Arturo Corrales, Micheletti representative on the Credentials Committee, expressed similar terms. Corrales said that "the dialogue continues," but did not say whether it will resume at noon today, but hinted that it would.
Vote Postponed on Deal to End Crisis
According to the deal worked out earlier, Manuel Zelaya and Roberto Micheletti had agreed to let Congress vote on whether to return Zelaya to the presidency, as the international community has been demanding. But congressional leaders, who backed the coup, have yet to call a vote. The accord had also required forming a temporary "unity cabinet" with representatives of both sides. It seems now that Micheletti has put together a "unity" cabinet without Zelaya or any of his supporters. This is from the Buffalo News 11/7/09
According to this morning's LaPrensa Micheletti announced Thursday (11/5) a "hold" during the weekend to finalize the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation following the refusal of deposed Manuel Zelaya to participate in the new cabinet.
There seem to be conflicting stories on why the unity cabinet has not been formed.
Barbara Joe, a returned Peace Corps volunteer who has been keeping close track of the situation on her blog - listed below.
http://honduraspeacecorps.blogspot.com/
According to this morning's LaPrensa Micheletti announced Thursday (11/5) a "hold" during the weekend to finalize the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation following the refusal of deposed Manuel Zelaya to participate in the new cabinet.
There seem to be conflicting stories on why the unity cabinet has not been formed.
Barbara Joe, a returned Peace Corps volunteer who has been keeping close track of the situation on her blog - listed below.
http://honduraspeacecorps.blogspot.com/
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Honduras Rivals Resolve Deadlock
The de facto Honduran government has agreed to a deal that may allow ousted President Manuel Zelaya to return to power ahead of elections next month. Under the deal, the Supreme Court must authorize the Congress to vote on whether to allow Mr. Zelaya to return to power and serve the remaining three months of his term. It also calls for a commission to investigate the events surrounding Mr. Zelaya's removal from office.
http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-10-30-voa7.cfm
Roberto Micheletti said the agreement would create a power-sharing government and require both sides to recognise the result of November's presidential poll. The opponents had earlier been told by US Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Shannon that they had to reach an accord in order to ensure international support for the election on 29 November. Mr Zelaya described the accord as a "triumph for Honduran democracy", and said he was "optimistic" of returning to power.
Roberto Micheletti said the agreement would create a power-sharing government and require both sides to recognise the result of November's presidential poll. The opponents had earlier been told by US Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Shannon that they had to reach an accord in order to ensure international support for the election on 29 November. Mr Zelaya described the accord as a "triumph for Honduran democracy", and said he was "optimistic" of returning to power.
Other writings on this subject might be interesting as well. There is a good Peace Corps blog by Barbara Joe http://honduraspeacecorps.blogspot.com/2009_10_01_archive.html
Left: 10-29-09 Zelaya & US Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Shannon
Right: Interim President Roberto Micheletti delivering speech on 10-29-09
AP Photos
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