Enrique Blandino is an exemplary father and small farmer making a positive impact in rural Nicaragua. Since 2019, Enrique has benefited from agricultural training through ANF’s Seeds to Smile Project. Through the project, Enrique’s bean plantation has expanded to become the main source of food for his family of four and others in the community.

“MY PLANTATION WAS FLOODED AFTER THE HURRICANES. I WORRIED ABOUT MY FAMILY AND HOW I COULD PROVIDE FOR THEM. I FOUND STRENGTH IN MY FAITH TO KEEP GOING.”

—ENRIQUE BLANDINO

Despite the many challenges of rural life—aggravated by the impact of Hurricanes Eta and Iota in 2020— Enrique is giving back to his community. After receiving a 2-acre bean donation and technical training, he has decided to donate 100 pounds of his production to help mitigate hunger in Los Arados, Mozonte.

“I GIVE BACK IN ANYWAY POSSIBLE TO SET AN EXAMPE FOR MY CHILDREN. MY FAMILY AND I HAVE GONE THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES BUT OUR FAITH HAS GROWN IN THE WAITING…”

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