Watch a video below on EXPO:

Each August, children ages 6 to 17, are invited to participate in EXPO Esperanza. Originally, the focus was on giving the children of Casa Vida y Esperanza the opportunity to learn and grow in choosing projects, working on them with intentionality, and then presenting them to judges in an interview. Judges would then award them the appropriate color of ribbon according to how well they came through. Present day, most of the children involved come from the community of Magdalena, Sonora, MX. EXPO builds leadership and courage among the participants as they conquer their fears of handling a large animal, getting up on stage in front of an audience, and bringing their art or cooking creation to an expert judge for critique. Participants are involved in classes, training, practices, community service, and animal husbandry throughout the entire summer, preparing for EXPO.

EXPO is not just an event, but a summer-long activity that occurs through the efforts of on-the-ground EXPO committee members, summer volunteers, CVE maintenance employees, and many parents who come together to support the children in their learning.

“The mission of EXPO Esperanza is to develop leadership, responsibility, and technical skills in today’s youth through experiential learning programs that encourage proactive involvement at community and personal levels.”

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