Felix Chantrel

The Argentinean economy has been on a decline and the country continues to struggle with high public debt and hyperinflation. In addition, the needs of the rural population are not being met by the centrally organised government. The province of Santiago del Estero is located in northern [...]

The village of El Negrito is located in the northwest of the province of Santiago del Estero in Argentina in an extremely isolated location. The next large settlement is about 60 km away and can only be reached on unpaved and unmaintained roads, which are almost impassable in the rain. The [...]

The existing kindergarten in Villa La Florida was visited daily by 80 children aged 2-5 years. The building (about 110m2) also serves as a multi-functional room (SUM, or salón de usos múltiples). Beside child care activities, the SUM hosts activities for the community (such as workshops, courses, [...]