Planting the seeds of opportunity in Nicaragua, juntos.
Amigos for Christ is a nonprofit organization that transforms life in Nicaragua through leadership, water, health, education, and economic development.
Our mission is to serve to make Christ more visible.
Why We Serve
Jesus came to serve (Mark 10:45) and called us to follow his example (John 13:14–15). Our faith compels us to serve God by serving his people, and we strive to make Christ visible to each person who comes in contact with our team. Our work is about people (Galatians 5:13). We work juntos with our Nicaraguan neighbors to plant the seeds of opportunity in rural communities in need. By working together, we spark transformational growth in people, families, and communities.
Where We Serve
We are committed to Nicaragua. Our headquarters are in Chinandega, Nicaragua, where our team of nearly 200 members lives and does the work that leads to life transformation. Our work is tailored to meet the needs of the people of Nicaragua.
- 69 percent of Nicaraguan families lack access to clean water, leading to preventable diseases and considerable time and resources being devoted to the acquisition of water.
- 45% of students do not continue attending school after the 6th grade, leading to limited job options and limited opportunities to improve their families’ resources.
- Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, leading many to leave the country in search of economic stability. This has resulted in a depleted workforce and fractured families.
How We Serve
We serve communities, families, and individuals with three Strategies for Transformation:
Our community development strategy focuses on long-term, sustainable growth in Chinandega. Our team is made up of community advocates, infrastructure professionals, and project leaders. Together, they are transforming communities through leadership, water, health, education, and economic development.
- Plan 7 small description
- Water for Chinandega small description
Support our Community Development programs (link to give page)
Our youth development strategy provides young people access to opportunities, trusted guides, and welcoming spaces where they can learn and grow. Community advocates, educators, psychologists, and support staff on our team are helping the next generation of Nicaragua to become servant leaders, young professionals, and model citizens.
- Leaders in Action
- Amigos Academy
- Baseball Academy
Sponsor a young scholar in Nicaragua (link to sponsorship page)
Support our Youth Development programs (link to give page)
Our business development strategy creates and invests in small businesses owned and operated by Nicaraguans in the department of Chinandega. Our team provides those small-business owners with the infrastructure, financial resources, and technical knowledge they need to create sustainable enterprises that increase family resources and generate jobs.
- Business for Transformation
- AgroAmigos
- 1 Manzana
Give a small-business capital
Together, these things lead to transformation.
Hope abounds in this beautiful culture, and working juntos with families, we have seen thousands of lives transformed. Whether we’re building clean water systems, improving access to quality education, or investing in small-business owners, we trust that our work of transformation reflects God’s faithfulness to His people.