Pound Ridge, New York

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Lago San Pablo, Ecuador

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Mount Kisco, New York

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ya•pa: a little extra

Yapa Clubs provide a little extra time for playing, learning, socializing, and more. This Yapa Project initiative not only meets the common need for extended enrichment in the Pound Ridge, Lago San Pablo, and Mount Kisco communities, but also serves as a bridge to fund educational opportunities for at-risk children in Ecuador.

Outdoor market with colorful textile stalls and clothing booths, set against a mountainous backdrop.
A group of children gathered under pop-up tents in an outdoor setting, with a mural on the wall in the background. Some children are seated on the ground, while others stand or interact. There is a street and plants visible, and a person with a child
Outdoor market with colorful stalls, people browsing items, and buildings in the background, mountain and cloudy sky overhead.
A group of children, some wearing colorful hats, sitting and lying on the ground under a tent, engaging in drawing activities with volunteer adults. A large mural featuring hands is in the background.
Outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, clothes, and textiles under large umbrellas, people walking and shopping, cloudy sky.
Group of children and a young woman outdoors, some wearing fun hats, in a community setting.
Outdoor market with various fruits and vegetables including pineapples, bananas, lettuce, and tomatoes; vendors and stalls.
A cityscape of Quito, Ecuador, with the Virgin of El Panecillo statue on a hill under cloudy skies.
Group of children and adults gathered outdoors in front of a colorful mural with floral designs.