Sarah Tramel and Lea Howard

Community health education students Sarah Tramel and Lea Howard were in Argentina, developing programs for families with disabled children. They worked with El Trapito, a multidisciplinary organization of lawyers, psychologists, and social workers to promote children’s rights. Tramel and Howard created workshops on health issues, hygiene, communication skills, and how to gain access to other local resources. While El Trapito is a non-governmental organization, the staff often works in tandem with government agencies to provide services for vulnerable populations. Tramel and Howard are grateful to have worked with the staff at El Trapito, which is located in La Boca, one of the oldest and poorest neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. “Lea and I have benefited from the years of experience our co-workers have in this neighborhood, as we have faced many challenges both linguistically and culturally,” said Tramel.