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Farewell letter from Raul Planas, heading back home after five years with Rhythm in the Barrios
Muchas Gracias to Raul Planas and Hazel Almanza for their creative and inspiring service to the children of Nicaragua!

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Since 1992, we have been building new hope by working to reduce poverty through education and small business development, renewing hope and rebuilding lives in Central America. Read on!

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Raul, a music teacher from Spain, began the innovative music program Rhythm in the Barrios that has brought the beauty and love of music to countless Nicaraguan children and families. The program has grown to include nine rural schools with 51 teachers, reaching more than 600 children. While Raul is irreplaceable, he has ensured that RIB will continue in his leave.