The Manasi Project – School supplies for the Hopkins Village Children

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Nic Brownrigg and Principal Natasha, receiving the school supplies for the Hopkins Children

This was Ryc, Sandra and Nic Brownrigg 4th stay at Hamanasi.  Over the years they have become part of the Hamanasi family.  Nic first visited to Hopkins Village in 2008 when the Brownrigg family visited Belize for Nic to complete his PADI Open Water SCUBA diver course with Hamanasi Adventure Center.  During his visit Nic met and fell in love with the many people of Hopkins Village.  He found the Hopkins area to be one of the most beautiful places he had ever visited; but what stood out the most was how the people of Hopkins lived.  He was also moved by the poverty he saw, but how happy everyone still lived, he knew these were unique and amazing people.  When he left Belize Nic knew he wanted to help his new friends. During his second and third trips he brought donations of medical and school supplies for the village.  These donations were warmly received but he knew he could accomplish more if his efforts were assisted by others.

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Scissors, crayons, glue school supplies donation for the Hopkins Children

Fast-forward to 2014.  This year the Brownriggs visited Hamanasi in late November and Nic and Sandra took time during their visit to meet with the principal from the Holy Family Primary School Natasha Acosta to introduce the new “Manasi Project.”  Founded by Nicholas Brownrigg when he was 15-years old the Manasi Project brings hope to children in impoverished areas by providing necessary educational supplies. The Manasi Project has begun by serving Hopkins Village in Belize where Manasi means “respect” in their local Garifuna language. The Manasi Project hopes to build a worldwide culture of mutual respect by improving educational opportunities not only in Hopkins Belize but worldwide.

Hamansai is very proud of Nic Brownrigg’s accomplishment with The Manasi Project.  His efforts and the donations of many have surely brought many bright smiles to the Hopkins kids and their familys.

To get more information on how to donate to the great cause you can visit The Manasi Projects homepage.