| Team Tobati's annual Spring community service trip to Paraguay took place from March 7 - March 17. This was Team Tobati's 13th annual March service trip to Tobati, Paraguay. In March 2011, the team worked on dozens of charitable projects and programs. Each of which was geared towards strengthening the medical and educational infrastructure offered to the poor of the district of Tobati.
Classroom in the poor San Rafael Neighborhood in 21 de Julio, Tobati: Team Tobati 2011 worked on the construction of a classroom in the poor neighborhood of San Rafael, which is in the community of 21 de Julio, Tobati. This is the fourth classroom that Team Tobati has built for this new public grade school. Team Tobatí is constructing the entire grade school by adding one classroom each year. This project is 100% funded by Team Tobati. (San Rafael)
Classroom in Costa Alegre, Tobati: Team Tobati 2011 worked on the construction of a classroom at the public high school in the poor rural village of Costa Alegre, Tobati. This is the fifth classroom that Team Tobati has built at this school and serves as the home of the school’s 12th grade. This project is 100% funded by Team Tobati. (Costa Alegre)
Mobile Medical Clinics with Harvard Medical Students in the San Francisco Neighborhood in Tobati: Team Tobati 2011 joined medical students from Harvard Medical School who are partnering with Team Tobati to help poor families receive adequate medical attention. Team members went from home to home visiting families in order to provide medical attention to sick individuals who would otherwise not have access to form medical attention. (San Francisco - Atención Medica)
Dental Clinics with UCONN Dentists and Dental students: Team Tobati 2011 accompanied dental students and dentists from UCONN Dental School who are partnering with Team Tobati to help poor families receive dental care. Team members traveled to different rural villages with the dental teams performing free clinics for poor families. (Odontologos)
School Visits: Team Tobati 2011 traveled to every school in the 21 villages in the district to distribute toothbrushes, soccer balls, and fluoride. Team members went over proper brushing techniques with the children as well as playing games. (Cepillos y Pelotas - Escuelas)
Sidewall at Team Tobati Plaza – Team Tobati 2011 constructed a one block sidewalk surrounding this emerging public plaza and park. This project is 100% funded by Team Tobati. (Team Tobati Plaza)
Children’s Park – Team Tobati 2011 repainted and worked to maintain the childrens park in church plaza which was constructed the Team seven years ago. This park is used by hundreds of children every day. (Parque de la Iglesia)
School Visits – Team Tobati 2011 visited every school in the town and the 21 surrounding villages that make up the district of Tobati. During these visits, the team will brought soccer balls for each school and fluoride and toothbrushes for each student. (Visita a las Escuelas)
Smaller Brick Factories – Team Tobati 2011 worked at a series of small brick and tile factories alongside Paraguayan workers throughout the department of Tobatí. The construction of bricks is the main source of work in the department of Tobatí. All of the bricks used for the Team’s construction are purchased from factories nearby the Tobati site. (Olería)
Larger Brick Factories – Team Tobati 2011 worked at one of the larger big brick factories alongside Paraguayan workers. The majority of men and boys in the area work in brick factories. All of the bricks used for the Team’s construction are purchased from factories nearby the Tobati site. (Fabrica)
Sugarcane Fields - Team Tobati 2011 worked in the sugar cane fields alongside Paraguayan workers. The team cleared out the fields. Along with soybeans and cotton, sugar is one of Paraguay’s main agricultural products. (Caña Dulce)
Neighboorhood Visits - Team Tobati 2011 visited houses in poor neighborhoods throughout the district of Tobati. Students of the Reinaldo Macchi Institute who live in this specific neighborhoods served as each groups' guides as they enter homes, met with families, and distributed donated clothes. (Distribución)
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