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Amigos for Christ is a nonprofit organization that facilitates leadership, water, health, education, and economic development in rural Nicaraguan communities.

Our mission is to serve, so that Christ becomes more visible. Our vision is to be a model cross-cultural community development organization.

Your gift will be used to transform families' lives in rural Nicaragua.

Water

Your Impact:
$1,615 provides a family with clean water by connecting them to their community water system and installing two faucets in their home.
$10,000 drills a community well that serves as the water source for hundreds of people.
The Need: In rural Nicaragua, 69% of families lack access to clean water in their homes.

Our Approach: We build water systems that bring water directly to each family’s home to ensure access to clean, abundant water 24/7. This improves families’ health and frees up time and resources for them to focus on education and economic development.

Sanitation

Your Impact:

$1,325 builds a Modern Bathroom, complete with a flush toilet, sink, and shower, at a family’s home.

$2,745 builds a Modern Bathroom with multiple stalls at a local school or community health center.

The Need: 58% of rural Nicaraguan families do not have a sanitary place to use the bathroom. Diarrhea is the leading cause of death for kids under 5 in Nicaragua.

Our Approach: We build Modern Bathrooms that provide families with a dignified space to take care of their sanitary needs and help to stop thecycle of parasites and diarrhea.

Health

Your Impact:

$623 builds a Clean Air Kitchen which includes a smokeless stove and a tiled, sanitary food-preparation area to prevent sickness and disease for a family.

The Need: Cooking over an open flame leads to dangerous respiratory issues, and unsanitary food preparation contributes to preventable sickness and disease.
Our Approach: We build Clean Air Kitchens with smokeless stoves and tiled food preparation areas. Our team also provides training on how to use and maintain each new kitchen.

Education

Your Impact:

$2,724 provides a primary school student at the Amigos Academy in La Chuscada with access to a world-class education as well as a nutritious breakfast & lunch each day for one year

$600 provides a secondary school or university student with a full scholarship to continue their studies for one year

$150 covers the entrance fees and equipment for a student of the Amigos Baseball Academy, where they can grow as an athlete, citizen of their community, and young leader

The Need: 45% of Nicaraguans do not attend school past the 6th grade. Many rural communities lack access to quality education. In communities where schools exist, those schools often lack adequate infrastructure, trained staff, and resources to provide a safe, inviting space where children can learn.

Our Approach: We are committed to walking alongside the youth ofNicaragua as they pursue their dreams, become the next generation of leaders, and grow in their faith. 

Thanks to the generosity of many, Amigos for Christ looks forward to serving thousands of families in the years to come. Any gift is greatly appreciated. We promise to honor your generosity and use your donation in the most effective way possible.