Elementary and Colegio lunch programs are run separately and mainly coordinated by a “rotating volunteer mom” system.



​Tunguiche 

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Population demographics as of 2006
Location:  1000 ft/300 m lower than Malingua Pamba predominately bordering the Rio Toachi; about 2 miles by foot from Malingua Pamba
Population:  333 people
Kindergarten:  unknown
Pre-School:  unknown
Elementary School:  3-4 teachers with a division of grades
Colegio/Secondary School:  The students walk up to Malingua Pamba. Secondary School in Malingua Pamba Also known as: El Colegio La Minga

– name used mainly by the locals. Centro Educativo La Minga - name given by Pam Gilbert, CEO/Founder of non-profit 501(c)3 Foundation

Unidad Educativa a Distancia de Cotopaxi; Extensión:  Malinguapamba  - formal / official Ecuadorian name
As of September, 2008, we have Octavos, Novenos, Decimos, 1st bachillerato, and 2nd bachillerato for a total of approximately 100 students hopefully with 5 teachers. 



In second story,,,


La Biblioteca (Library)

Spanish readers, textbooks, some DVDs & educational CDs, school supplies (pens, pencils, paper, scissors, glue, etc.), foam cushions, perhaps a sewing machine or two and photo albums from each of Pam Gilbert’s visits documenting changes in the community.  (Five sewing machines have been brought to M.P.; one never knows where to find them and who is using them.  They are suppose to be in the colegio available for the students under supervison.  Note:  Luis Gabriel Chusin was my first (and successful) Microfinance Loan and he makes clothing.)

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Aula de Compu (Computer Lab)
Seven – 10 working computers, 1-2 working printers, stereo zoom microscope, digital projector and “screen” on wall to project DVDs or to use as computer teaching aid.  Note:  no internet.

Colegio only meets on Saturdays due to teachers’ schedules as well as the need for students to work the fields, etc. mid-week.  As we have only 3 classrooms in the colegio building, one of the other classes will be held in the elementary (which doesn’t meet on Saturdays).  The 5th class might be meeting in the old elementary building.

 

​Elementary School in Malingua Pamba

Meets M – F with one teacher, Rosa Paez. (Note:  there seem to be a lot of school holidays in Ecuador.)  Classes are held in the new (inaugurated in April, 2007) two- classroom elementary building.  The other classroom is currently being used by  the kindergarten.



Lodging and Meals

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Paulino (President of M.P.) and his wife, Elvia Sacatoro’s Aqua have built a second story above their home. There are 4 bedrooms with several mattresses in each including some bunk beds.  They provide blankets and are starting to get a good supply of sheets.  They do not provide towels nor basic toiletries.  Three ample meals a day will be provided.  The price for housing and food should be discussed with Elvia.  Oftentimes volunteers have chosen to sleep down in their “great room”.

 

Bathing



There are 2 working showers in Paulino’s house and in the teacher’s apartment in the colegio.  The door on the later shower opens to the outside so that all can use it. Bring shower sandals, soap, and towel.



​Toilet

Composting toilet.  Bring some rolls of toilet paper.



​Laundry

The locals use the pila (concrete sink – don’t get soapy water in the middle area) or can use the sink in the teacher’s apartment attached to the colegio.

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​Tienda (“store”)

Owned and run by the family of the older brother of Paulino Sacatoro, Alcides. When I arrived in 2003, they sold about 7 things:  candy (lollipops), oil, rice, canned tuna, pop, propane, and beer.  Each year they seem to add a few items.  Of special note, is that they now sell bottled water.



​Health Concerns

In April, 2008 we installed a ceramic water purifier for the home/hostal of Paulino & Elvia.  If that is still working, fill your water bottle from this source.  Otherwise, I would recommend that you ask Elvia to boil the water for at least 5 minutes or buy the bottled water from the tienda.

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​Clinics/Hospitals

In Isinliví, 15 km/9 miles or 2.5 hrs by foot, there is a Subcentro de Salud. This tends to be the headquarters of a “traveling nurse/doctor”, so it is uncertain as to whether someone would be present to attend to your needs.  This could be found out by placing a call to someone in Isinliví and have them check on the current status. In Zumbahua, there is the Claudio Benati Hospital.  This was built by a group of Italians.  At last report, there are 35 beds, outpatient clinic and staffed by 3-4 full-time doctors, 2 dentists, and 6-8 nurses. 



Communications and Support People



Claro cell phones work here.  Various people in Malingua have a cell phone including Paulino Sacatoro (president of M.P.) and Rosa Paez (Elementary School teacher).  In Isinliví , the managers of Hostal Llullu Llama  (Katrien, a Dutch woman and Jose Luis, an Ecuadorian) are invaluable sources of information and support.  Their contact information is at the end of this info sheet.  Nearest internet in Isinliví or Latacunga.

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