Although a trip of nearly three weeks took place with the high school students and their teachers to build and finish the center, we started to plan for the project, the material needed and the official permits about six months in advance. An inception trip was also taken by our team along with the engineers from ISFQ to assess the area and to meet the local families that would provide our students with homestays. 

The project was a true success and the students not only supported a small community in the Amazon but also lived unforgettable experiences, discovered a new culture and made friends along the way. The group also had the chance to attend the Rio carnival and to participate in thrilling outdoor activities like piranha fishing in the Amazon river and hikes in cocoa plantations.