On Friday I met with a true service guru: Juan Cruz, the Regional Director of Idealist in Buenos Aires. Juan is really an inspiration. Back in 2003, through writing letters and arranging meetings, he and his friends successfully encouraged Idealist–then with offices only in the United States–to open up an office in Buenos Aires. Under their watch, the office started with just one full-time employee. Now, six years later, it is flourishing with over 50 full-time employees. Moreover, it is a key member of the Idealist team, for it is in the Buenos Aires office where much of the web development takes place, much of the customer assistance happens, and where most of the South American volunteer contacts and opportunities are built. I asked Juan if he still to this day feels amazed at what he has built when he looks around the office. “Yes, it is like a dream,” he told me. And, truly it is…It is a beautiful reminder to all of us that with dedication and perseverance, we can accomplish our dreams, and we can change the world.
At Enchanting Challenge, we are striving to connect people in the name of activism. Our aim is to work as hard as we can, connecting people and facilitating progressive projects. We are striving to lay a foundation where people can communicate about service, social entrepreneurism, and ideas. For inspiring social entrepreneur facts and thoughts, check out this awesome blog:
The world needs to change, and we want to facilitate that change. Our goal is to have forged countless new roads in this progressive direction by 2012. (Metaphorically, speaking, of course…We don’t really need more roads, but rather, more forests!) We have three years to do some major work for our planet, before too much negative change becomes irreversible. Enchanting Challenge wants to help connect the dots in this pursuit of change. We at Enchanting Challenge are working to unite us all into a global tribe, into one group of changemakers, by 2012. Become a member of the tribe today!! The first step is to join Enchanting Challenge– http://www.enchantingchallenge.com. And then join the dialogue. Together, we are going to nurse this planet back to health.
Juan Cruz, our Idealist hero and inspirator, has become a tribe member and has expressed his dedication to service. Check out this cool video for a little motivation and insight:
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There you have it…Join Enchanting Challenge today, and together, we will change the world…And don’t forget about our service trips while you are at it!! I have heard from 7 people about the Tulum Educational Ecological Service Trip, and I would love to hear from anyone else who is interested…Don’t forget, we will also plan a summer trip to Tulum, as well as a summer trip in Mendoza, Argentina, and an October trip to Puerto Madryn, Argentina!!! Get ready to do some eye-opening service…
