We’ve added a staff member, allowing us to meet more of the children’s needs

We’re very excited to have new Program Coordinator Katlyn McConnell join our team. Based on her experience and character, we know that she will provide wonderful support to the VISEDAL children.

Katlyn has a strong passion for service and extensive experience volunteering in Latin America. She spent a year providing family and community support services in Honduras, and she's volunteered every year for the last 11 years in several different villages in Nicaragua. She graduated from Virginia Tech in 2010 with a degree in International Studies and Spanish.

Adding Katlyn to our staff allows us to increase our offerings to the children. With Katlyn now working alongside current Program Coordinator Esmir Calderon, we’ve added the following elements to our support:

• Increased relational support and mentoring—With two program coordinators, we can spend more time developing positive, encouraging relationships with our children.
• Supplemental English lessons—We now offer consistent English lessons to reinforce what our children are learning in school and further their skills.
• Spiritual development opportunities—We now provide children with the option of attending Bible studies to strengthen their faith.

With our expanded offerings, we’re working toward our goal of providing comprehensive support and encouragement for our children. Katlyn and Esmir will continue to identify additional areas in which the children require support, and we’ll work to address them together. 

-Dylan