Gerente Johnny Freddy of the Policia Comunitaria of Medellin during my ride along with the police.
About
My name is Nabeel Cajee. I just finished my Sophomore year at University of the Pacific.This blog is dedicated to those who wish to virtually join me through my experiences during the Summer of 2009.
I interned and taught classes with AgroXXI, an NGO in southern Bolivia, on an Ambassador Corps Fellowship through the The Global Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Pacific for 8 weeks.
Midway through my internship I took a week long trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina and Asuncion, Paraguay.
I conducted a research project to gain insight into the transformation of Medellín, Colombia interviewing participants and observers and photographing developments for two weeks funded by the Pacific Fund and the Friends of the Stockton Public Library.
To conclude the trip, I spent a few days with friends in Lima, Peru.
My Schedule:
Bolivia
May 30th to July 25th
Colombia
July 26th to August 9th
Peru
August 9th to August 12th
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Medellin, Colombia. A view from barrio Santo Domingo Savio.
A picture with the Jorge Restrepo (right) former mayor of Envigado during the era of Pablo Escobar and Henry Gilbert (left), a Pacific Elbert Covell College alum of 1967.
Meeting the staff of the Medellin Visitors and Conference Bureau
Meeting with Coronel Carlos Garcia of the Medellin Police
Having a long discussion about Medellin transformation with Orlando, who lived in the United States for many years and returned to Medellin 11 years ago.
The Ferria de Flores has begun! I attended a traditional Fonda on the banks of Rio Medellin.
A night time vista of Medellin.
Visiting Medellin’s Museum of Modern Art
