El Chapparal
A New Chapter
On October 8th, 2021, life in the rural community of El Chaparral was transformed. The moment clean water burst from the pipes on their water
November 30, 2021
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On October 8th, 2021, life in the rural community of El Chaparral was transformed. The moment clean water burst from the pipes on their water
Driving down the windy, dusty roads of the community of El Chaparral, the vibrant, blossoming red flowers juxtapose the images of old latrines resting in
The saying goes that we “always take our health for granted until we lose it.” No one yearns to run knee-pain-free quite as much as
Imagine using the same iPhone that came out in 2008 – the iPhone 1 or 2G! No new features, no new cameras, and no Siri to
Gloria Elena and her husband live in the community of Rincon de Garcia, and they are proud participants in the Amigos for Christ Microcredit Loan
Working at Amigos for Christ, I have the privilege of being inspired by incredible people on a regular basis. I hear my fellow team members say, “Oh they are total Bright Spots!” or, “Oh yes, that family is definitely a Bright Spot in their community.” As a new missionary at Amigos, at times I wondered, “What even is a Bright Spot?” Well, that is until I met Luis Enrique Sanchez Rodriquez and his beautiful wife Efejinia Epifania Altamiro. The moment I met them, saw their welcoming and generous smiles, and felt the genuine embrace of their hugs, I knew without a doubt: They are Bright Spots.
Santos and Angela Soriano are ambitious, warm, and hopeful people from the community of El Chaparral. After living in El Chaparral for over 50 years, they have become prominent members of their community. During a visit with the family, the warm sounds of children laughing and playing echo in the background. When asked, Don Santos’ smile widens as he proudly states that he has 8 children and 20 grandchildren. He explains that one of his sons is even a member of the Community Leadership Committee. His pride for his family is written plainly on his face.
Meet La Coyotera. After leaving the Amigos Complex in Chinandega and winding north on the beautiful Pan-American highway for over an hour, you’ll find a
For over two decades, Amigos for Christ has been committed to transforming lives in rural Nicaragua, and by God’s grace, we continue to reach families,
Last week’s water celebration in El Espabel felt much heavier than the typical lighthearted water system inaugurations we’ve witnessed in many communities over the years.