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Volunteer Art Project in Nicaragua Leads to Photo Book Publication

publication · 2026-03-24

In June 2012, a group led by Jeff and Stelli Munnis traveled to San Ramon, Nicaragua, through the nonprofit Seeds of Learning to work on a school construction project. Participants painted walls, built a kitchen, and created pathways. The experience inspired artist Veronica Winters to produce a photo book titled 'Eyes to See: U.S. Volunteers in Nicaragua,' featuring over 100 images documenting the trip and Nicaraguan life. The book aims to showcase the country's culture and encourage support for educational initiatives.

Key facts

  • The volunteer trip occurred in June 2012 in San Ramon, Nicaragua.
  • The project was organized by Seeds of Learning, a nonprofit supporting education in Latin America.
  • Local leaders Chamba and Mina oversaw the school construction work.
  • Veronica Winters and Stelli Munnis created a photo book from the experience.
  • The book includes photographs of children, landscapes, and daily life in Nicaragua.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Seeds of Learning

Locations

  • San Ramon
  • Matagalpa
  • Nicaragua

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