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Realize Belize Starts in Cayo

Realize Belize Starts in Cayo | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Realize Belize is a Cayo based NGO that focuses on including those with disabilities.  They are having a meet and greet tomorrow at Hode's, and their Run Santa Run will be at Galvez Stadium on Saturday the 16th.  Check out their website for more information.

 

The DYS has pictures from their industry meet and greet.

 

"The Department of Youth Services Benque attending the official launch of 'REALIZE BELIZE' who has open its doors to Belizeans with disabilities in the Cayo District. Behind Realize is a team that is committed to individual's rights, empowerment and supporting positive change in society. With them they bring a range of experience that stretches from individual capacity building to large-scale strategic change.

 

As a Department we seek to establish a network of services providers for youth that have previously been offered in a scattered manner. This ought to have a significant impact in catering to the needs of youth with special needs, especially to youth who are at risk. An important component to this strategy is youth governance and participation. This component is oriented towards having youth issues become part of the national governmental agenda through youth participation, in such a way that through social mobilization there is a nationwide focus on youth and youth issues.

 

We applaud you guys Sam Hill and Richard Hill Co-founders of Realize Belize for taking such an initiative to work with young people and people with disabilities and surely we are happy to work with you."

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Coca Cola Spelling Bee: Cayo District Finals

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The Benque House of Culture has some pictures from the Cayo District Finals of the Coca Cola Spelling Bee.  Congratulations to all the participants!

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Aurora Garcia-Saqui: Maya Healer and Entrepreneur

Aurora Garcia-Saqui: Maya Healer and Entrepreneur | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Aurora Garcia, from San Antonio's Garcia Sisters, is highlighted in the latest issue of My Beautiful Belize Magazine.  Read about her life's journey up to now.


"Many years ago, five sisters lived in a small village called San Antonio in the Cayo District.  Surrounded by mountains, forest and wildlife, but still remote from the bustle of the main town, the Garcia Sisters had discovered something unique and befitting their artistic nature: carving on slate.  The soft black rock lent itself to sharp tools, allowing images to be carved into its surface, and soon, there were full images showing up in sharp relief, getting more and more intricate as the girls’ skill manifested.  The stones’ edges remained rough, but their smooth façade shone after polishing.  Aurora, second-born daughter, soon put her marketing and entrepreneurial skills to use."

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