Stories of Transformation

The Amigos Podcast

Joey, Kristin, and Danny bring you stories and guest interviews from Amigos’ work in Nicaragua. Amigos for Christ is a non-profit organization that works shoulder-to-shoulder with Nicaraguan neighbors to bring community leadership, clean water, health, education, and economic opportunity to rural communities in need.

The Latest at Amigos:

A teacher stands holding a tablet, speaking to a group of children and teenagers seated in chairs outside a bright red school building, with a lush green landscape in the background.
Amigos Story
Ivette Rivera

Education Changes Everything.

Education can completely change the trajectory of a child’s life. Unfortunately, there are many obstacles to receiving a formal education in Nicaragua; Amigos for Christ

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A woman in a light-colored polo shirt stands in front of a classroom wall with a large paper sheet, colorful decorations, and green chalkboard in the background. She is smiling at the camera.
Bright Spots
Ivette Rivera

Hope in La Coyotera

When asked what they appreciated about their teacher, Esperanza, the students in La Coyotera were quick to respond with words of praise, each proud to

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Bright Spots
Ivette Rivera

Roberto’s Pigs

To get to Roberto’s house in the community of Mina de Agua, Nicaragua, during the dry season, you have to drive along a long dirt

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Four people smiling while holding shovels, standing outdoors by a pile of dirt with trees and sunlight in the background.
Amigos Team
Guest Author

A Summer in Nicaragua

Author: Caroline Kavanaugh Caroline first came to Nicaragua in 2015 with Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans, Louisiana, and she has been coming

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Two people smiling and sitting close together outdoors. The man on the left wears sunglasses and a purple shirt. The woman on the right wears a yellow shirt and a navy baseball cap. Both have an arm around each other.
Mission Trips 
Guest Author

Love Breaks Barriers

Guest Blogger: Farrah Bhimani My father, Aziz, isn’t a Christian, but he is a man of faith. As a man of faith, he raised my

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A group of nine people stands closely together outside on green grass, smiling at the camera. Tall trees and tropical plants are in the background. The group appears relaxed and happy.
Christ More Visible
Mary Allhoff

Never Doubt Your Impact

I’m often shocked by the humility that some people embody. I see people doing amazing things and having incredible impact all while maintaining a posture

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A group of people stand in a circle outdoors, holding hands under a large tree. The setting is lush and green, with sunlight filtering through the branches. The group appears to be engaged in a communal activity or prayer.
Amigos Story
Guest Author

Leaders in El Pedregal

Written By: Paola Montalvo In July 2017, the Amigos for Christ Community Leadership Team had the exciting opportunity to meet with the community of El

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Two young women sit and smile in front of a corrugated metal wall. One wears a red shirt and holds a snack, while the other wears a blue shirt. Both appear relaxed and happy.
Mission Trips 
Guest Author

Transformed People, Transform People

Whatever she had, she gave up for me. Whatever love she felt, she felt it for us. Her words “mi amor,” my love, every time she hugged my shoulders provided peace and assurance in my purpose there.

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