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Bright Spots

What Even is a Bright Spot?

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.

February 17, 2021

Bright Spots

Hope For a New Normal

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.

January 25, 2021

Amigos Story

Community Spotlight: La Coyotera

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

December 20, 2020

Amigos Story

Meet Donald

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,

July 27, 2020

Bright Spots

A Grandfather’s Legacy in El Espabel

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.

February 6, 2020

Plan 7

La Danta Has Clean Water!

https://player.vimeo.com/video/378562854 Today, as we go about our ordinary Tuesday, something extraordinary is happening in the community of La Danta. Thousands upon thousands of gallons of

December 10, 2019

Bright Spots

Change is Hard, Not Impossible

Oscar Hernandez is a dreamer, farmer, and teacher. He lives in Valle los Morenos, where he has cultivated his small parcel of land into a successful farm with grains, vegetables, and dragonfruit. Oscar’s farm has become a model for other farmers in the community who are inspired to increase their own production after seeing Oscar’s success.

December 14, 2018