Welcome to the Oaxaca AMIGOS Fellow Blog. I am the 2007 Oaxaca AMIGOS Fellow, Beca Beeman! I will focus on Latin American youth initiatives and curriculum development among other efforts.

My first weeks in Oaxaca have been full of community visits, partner organization meetings, and investigating possibilities to involve youth in the summer projects.  I have also been planning a visit to Guanajuato and Michoacan where I hope to recruit and train Latin American youth for our summer projects.   

Besides these work related activities, I have been enjoying getting to know Oaxaca by making new friends, enjoying the food, local festivals, and warm weather.  Kate McGuire, Regional Director, and I arrived in Oaxaca during the Day of the Dead festivities.  While she was here, Kate and I were able to partake in some of the beautiful traditions associated with Day of the Dead.  Below, please find photos of the Day of the Dead.

Soon to come...pictures and more info on my community visits and activities!  Check back soon!