Who we are...
We are part of the iLEAD family. iLEAD Schools was founded in 2008 with the vision to change education, and the world. Our mission is to develop strong and compassionate leaders with a heart for service.
Frequently, our students and their families identify others in need and step in to fill that need. Won't you join us? You can be part of Puerto Rico 2018 by donating supplies from our Amazon Wish list here or by donating to the Go Fund Me campaign below to help purchase much needed items such as school supplies.
Our Itinerary
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Tuesday 3/20 - Advance team travels LAX to SJU
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Thursday 3/22 - The rest of the team travels LAX to SJU
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Friday 3/23 - Working with local agency Para la Naturaleza in Rio Encantado replanting native vegetation.
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Saturday 3/24 - Working with Para la Naturaleza near Hacienda la Esperanza (an historic sugar plantation coincidentally called "Hacienda of Hope") replanting native vegetation and rebuilding the nursery.
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Sunday 3/25 - Being predominantly Catholic, little work is done on Sundays. We will get a little time to dedicate to tourism. Yay!
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Monday 3/26 - Working with local volunteer organizer, Colectivo Verdolaga, to build "Earthships" (sustainable and hurricane proof dwellings).
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Tuesday 3/27 - Working with Colectivo Verdolaga on "Earthships" again.
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Wednesday 3/28 - Working with Para la Naturaleza in Villa Taína replanting native vegetation.
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Thursday 3/29 - Group heads home (but only after stopping to visit one of our student backpacker's grandfather in the cemetery in San Juan)