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When Leonel de Jesus Orozco arrived in the community of Espabel for the first time, there was no water. His daughter had to walk more
February 19, 2021
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When Leonel de Jesus Orozco arrived in the community of Espabel for the first time, there was no water. His daughter had to walk more
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,
Written By: Paola Montalvo Doña Esperanza gives a whole new meaning to her name, Hope. Two years ago, her family didn’t have clean, running water.
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.
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
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.
Alan Perez Lopez, water system treasurer, heads out on his monthly journey to visit every family in his community of Rincon de Garcia. A journey