Bright Spots
The power of Tutoring
Led by Youth, Changing Classrooms In the community of El Bejuco, Silvana Zelaya (34) serves alongside youth leaders Maryen Hernández (17), Jenifer Carrazco (18), and
March 20, 2026
Led by Youth, Changing Classrooms In the community of El Bejuco, Silvana Zelaya (34) serves alongside youth leaders Maryen Hernández (17), Jenifer Carrazco (18), and
Maryam began attending the academy in level one preschool in 2022. She lives in a rural community in Nicaragua with her parents and two younger
Ana María Rivera (26) and her husband Roberto (29) have spent the last eight years building their life in Carlos Fonseca, raising their two daughters,
When Gladys became a student at the Amigos Academy, she was in the second grade. Unable to read, she lacked confidence in the classroom. Home
Dilenia lives in the community of San Miguelito with her husband, Freddy, and their two sons: Deybi (age 11) and little Freddy Antonio (age 5).
Oniel and his brother Carlos were born and raised in the rural community of Valle los Morenos. They are both married, and they each have
Guadalupe Ramirez – known affectionately as “Don Lupe” by his friends and neighbors – has called the community of Las Pilas home for his entire
Jianney joined Academia Amigos for Christ at the beginning of this school year and quickly captured our hearts. From day one, we saw her strength
All of us have arrived at a type of pivotal moment in our lives: Which way will I go? At the end of last year,
