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Compinche Verde (R&S PuertoRico)

Location

United States
Status

Active

Project created by Rick Asselta

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The Problem

Creating an island/Caribbean wide Roots & Shoots Programs on all educational levels cooperating with any group or organization with similar goals. To share programs, projects, resources & methods.

Our Plan

A three year plan for existing and developing Roots & Shoots Groups from Puerto Rico & the Caribbean . Establishing R&S centers in universities, schools in general and municipalities. Culminating in a gathering of Caribbean Nations in Puerto Rico by 2017 to share common goals and support each others projects. Currently in formation stage with support of public and private university staff & Student groups. Visit University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ,campus Verde site. (Green Campus.) www.uprm.edu/campusverde If it appears in Spanish hit "Translate this"" button on google. Our website will be added to this location when done. "Compinche" means a gathering of friends.