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Hello, my name is Miguel Juarez, I am 14 years old. I like to play spinning top and marbles. I live in Hall C-3. I like the music workshop and learn to play the zampoña; I would like to learn to play the guitar, the electronic bass, and the charango.
I’ve been here at CIMA since 2019.
I hope you take care and don’t get sick. Bye.
In this workshop, manual, motor, and sensory skills are stimulated and enhanced.
The student becomes familiar with the world of carpentry, both regarding raw materials (wood) and some of the techniques and tools.
The student learns to:
I am Jorge Luis Campos, and I am a son of CIMA: I arrived on December 24, 1993 and was greeted by our father and protector Jean-Louis Lebel. He gave me the most important thing a child and teenager need: love and protection, so one does not feel marginalized. I learned about the rights and duties we have in our society. I learned to love, to value family and to fight for good. In the same way, I learned to be humble and to return what I received to those who need it most.
I give thanks to this beautiful work, to God and to our Savior, who led this man together with the faithful staff of CIMA. Thank you, Father Jean-Louis, benefactors, collaborators, and friends of CIMA.
“My name is Laura, and I came to CIMA to do an internship as part of my studies. When I arrived, I was greeted very well, the children were very helpful and attentive. I felt directly included in the home. I was introduced to the needs of the center and was able to choose what I wanted to do. A volunteer has a lot of autonomy; however, when there is a problem, one can always go fetch a person in charge. Thus, I was able to take care of the library, which allowed the children to find an environment of peace and tranquility. I also collaborated to the fabric painting workshop. Throughout my internship, I felt surrounded by supportive people who were there to help me realize my projects with a “win-win” attitude.
I was able to meet some unforgettable people. I think of Michèle, and especially of the children, who all had complicated pasts. However, they listened to us and really helped us in all areas, such as the practice of languages, the development of the workshops, even sometimes outside of CIMA. Everyone is aware of the “culture shock” that volunteers can suffer upon their arrival: the children listen and are eager to learn. I thought I was coming to transmit knowledge, and I must say that I am the one who learnt the most from this enriching experience.
Regarding accommodations, volunteers have a space reserved for them. This space is quite large and nicely furnished.
Upon arrival, a new volunteer is included in the daily life of the home, invited to all activities, and actively participating in the life of CIMA.
Despite the context of the end of my internship, i.e. the coronavirus, I am more than happy to have been able to live with the children for a while. CIMA will forever be etched in my heart.
When I met Robinson, he was already retired. He came to CIMA as a volunteer. Robinson had trained in both administration and education. With the support of a group from the Catholic University, Robinson started the CIMA library. At the same time, he taught computer classes and taught chess.
Back then, we had a welding workshop. Robinson offered to transform it into a technical initiation workshop and asked to have Felipe Quispe as his assistant in the workshop.
Robinson accompanied us for several years and always with a lot of dedication. He was a trainer, very demanding and at the same time very understanding. His time at CIMA was highly relevant. Everyone who has known him loved and admired him.
Gracias Robinson
Jean-Louis Lebel.
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Collaborators:
May happiness and love be always with you. May all your wishes come true. Happy Birthday.
After 2 years of virtual classes, primary school children returned to the classroom on March 15. Those in high school are taught in classes at CIMA.
After a long time, we are finally able to welcome volunteers: now in residence are Ina, Eva, Hannah, Lena, and Jonas, all from Germany.
After 2 years, we plan to hold CIMA’s 32nd anniversary and the event will happen on Sunday, July 3. Mark your calendar!
