Global Development Collaborative, Inc. - GDC

“What’s your favorite subject in school?”

“Math.”

“Why do you like math?”

“Because I like it!” ~Miranda, May 2015.

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In an effort to help people with getting to know the people of Nuevo Jerusalen, we have created Humans of Nuevo Jerusalen (HONJ) - a compilation of touching photos and quotes from the locals that will you a glimpse of their unique lives and stories. Check out our photo album titled "Humans of Nuevo Jerusalen" to see more of our collection!

“How do you feel when you knit, and who taught you how to knit?”

“Well, it’s a form of entertainment that you use as a distraction to not take naps, or to not be lazy, and it helps us with things, you know, to buy whatever little thing we may need. My mom kept us busy in the sierra. I learned when I was very little, since the mothers didn’t let us be lazy. I would gather sticks in the fields and I would try to learn how to knit with those - we would just ask the oldest girl to teach us. Then, when my mom saw that I finally knew how to knit well, she finally gave me string. Because if we didn’t prove it, we would have to go see the sheep.”

“For their wool??”

“Yes, we would take the wool, wash it in secret, and then knit with it. But when our mom saw that we could actually do it, she would eventually give us the string.” ~Irma, May 2015.

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In an effort to help people with getting to know the people of Nuevo Jerusalen, we have created Humans of Nuevo Jerusalen (HONJ) - a compilation of touching photos and quotes from the locals that will you a glimpse of their unique lives and stories. Check out our photo album titled "Humans of Nuevo Jerusalen" to see more of our collection!

3 more days! We look forward to seeing you all at the show!

3 more days until our charity fashion show with Global Development Collaborative, Inc. - GDC! Check out the event details here- remember that on top of our amazing models and loved products, there will also be a rocking DJ, tons of raffle prizes, and delicious food! Admission is FREE, see you there! Wednesday November 19th, 5:30pm at Bodek Lounge in Houston Hall!

https://www.facebook.com/events/306862862855192/

Photograph by Amy Chen