Since 2006, in collaboration with The Traveling School and Carpe Diem Education, we have been able to assist the community of Agualongo de Quichinche, Ecuador with a number of improvements to their community center, including painting it, paving a patio, constructing a bathroom, replacing the roof, replacing the ceiling, and tiling the floor.  This community center not only houses a daycare center but also serves as a gathering place for community events and meetings, a place for Tandana doctors to see patients during Health Care Volunteer Vacations, and a focal point for community pride and activities.  Community members, working in mingas alongside visiting volunteers, have provided labor for each project.  They also offer a wonderful cross-cultural experience to each group that stays in their community.