December 7, 2012 | 0 Comments
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The Gigante Health Committee is still at it. White boards + fried plantains = Committee Meetings In fact, progress is tangible as we are currently in discussions with several landowners interested in donating land for the COMMUNITY CENTER FOR HEALTH! The buzz is visible as we scramble around, compiling data for proposals. It all starts with the facts. Fact #1: The community of Gigante has spoken out in favor of improved access to healthcare and health...
April 5, 2011 | 0 Comments
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Project WOO Program Manager Bo Fox was recently interviewed on 'The Greener Blue'.  The Greener Blue (TGB) is a network of surf-focused green bloggers and green-focused surf bloggers engaging visitors with a broad spectrum of information about sustainable and/or downright cool stuff from the surf culture, as well as ocean related environmental issues and causes.  Check out the interview
March 10, 2011 | 0 Comments
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April 16, 2011 - South Lake Tahoe Project WOO challenges anyone and everyone to head to the mountains this April to compete in South Tahoe CrossFit and GWOF's Fittest of the Sierras!  With divisions for all ages and fitness levels, the Fittest of the Sierras is a guaranteed good time! Proceeds from the event will go to funding Project WOO's next community development project in Nicaragua! See details below or visit GWOF's website. Finding the Sierra Nevada's...

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COMMUNITY IMMERSION 101 April 27, 2013 | 1 comments

What's it like to spend time immersed in the community of Gigante? Super fun! WOO was excited to host Carpe Diem students in Gigante for the last two weeks. Carpe Diem is a fantastic gap year and study abroad program... Read more

ARTISTICALLY SPEAKING April 8, 2013 | 1 comments

The students in the Gigante School are learning about art. But they are learning about it in a very unique way. Given that they have few resources and materials, they are learning how to use the materials around... Read more

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