Lifesaving Diabetes Education for Ecuadorian Youth

Lifesaving Diabetes Education for Ecuadorian Youth

Lifesaving Diabetes Education for Ecuadorian Youth

Martin a happy, healthy young camper

Martin a happy, healthy young camper
One of our returning campers enjoys a break in the sunshine during a day at Campo Amigo Ecuador 2008.

Three campers share diabetes stories

Three campers share diabetes stories
Bonding between peers is key to the success of camp and contributes significantly to the happiness and long-term self-esteem of campers.

Together we are stronger!

Together we are stronger!
Campers learn the importance of team work through the rally event involving teams of all different age ranges.

Leaning how to draw insulin and better manage diab

Leaning how to draw insulin and better manage diab
Domenica prepares her insulin shot under supervision of her counselors.

Youth to youth education

Youth to youth education
Counselor Guido, a former camper, shows Sanse how to inject himself correctly.

What do you think?

What do you think?
Dra. Patricia Blanco, founder of our partner organization in Bolivia and Type 1 sufferer for over 24 years, shares ideas about insulin dosing with a camper and counselor.

Practice makes perfect

Practice makes perfect
Alex learns to give himself a shot in his arm, supported by Katie, a counselor and person with diabetes.

Camp can be exhausting if you're 4 years old

Camp can be exhausting if you're 4 years old
April and Melisa on their way to another activity

One happy camper

One happy camper
Lisette, from one of the poorest provinces in Ecuador, smiles for the camera. Campo Amigo Ecuador 2008 was her second camp.

Learning and having fun

Learning and having fun
The boys pose for a photo before reviewing their insulin doses, taking their shots and heading for lunch.

Campo Amigo 2009

Campo Amigo 2009
Photo from Progress Report 'Campo Amigo 2009'

Campers have fun as they learn

Campers have fun as they learn
Photo from Progress Report 'Campo Amigo 2009'

Campo Amigo Ecuador Group Photo 2008

Campo Amigo Ecuador Group Photo 2008
Photo from Progress Report 'Diabetes Education Camping Program - Campo Amigo Ecuador 2008'

Ambato - johanna's home visit

Ambato - johanna's home visit
Photo from Progress Report 'Peer to Peer Learning!'

Christian's home visit

Christian's home visit
Photo from Progress Report 'Peer to Peer Learning!'

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