Another awesome week in Panama!
This week we began three big projects that will help with the self-reliance program here in Panama. 

The first initiative are classes that we will be providing for the English Connect teachers throughout the country. The English Connect program is going very well here, however in our visits we've realized that some of the teachers are not following the manual in certain aspects. So we are currently planning a training that we can give to all the teachers and help improve the quality of the classes. 

The second project we are planning are firesides for the YSA here in Panama. There is a huge need to disperse information about the Perpetual Education fund and the BYU Pathway program to the YSA because many of them do not know about these useful resources they have. We will be conducting activities for the YSA to help them understand these things. 

The last project is a database of jobs available in Panama City. Our manager, Rixela, needs a resource to turn to when people come to her seeking help in finding a job. This database will be that resource and will be a summary of what the job market is like right now in the city. 

As you can see, we are keeping very busy! We've still made time to do some fun things like going to the beach, hanging out with our friends we've made here, and attending birthday parties. 

Life is good in Panama!