One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind

Yesterday was a day to remember for SKIP, as we finally inaugurated the new office that has been under construction for a little while now. Previously we had been working out of the building belonging to the Mother's Club of El Porvenir, with temporary walls wedged in place with plastic water bottles and offices the size of closets.

Now, each section- education, psychology, social work and economic development has their own separate space, along with an area for overall managment. The building is located right within the SKIP school, only about 10 feet from where we were before, but it gives SKIP a vital sense of independance, identity and accomplishment.

The ceremony itself was the typical pomp-and-circumstance affair, with the local alcalde arriving about one hour late to break a bottle over the doorjamb. Although most of the mothers left as soon as all the free food was gone, overall the day was a success.