NEWS & STORIES
HOLIDAY SEASON WITH FOOD SECURITY
Ana María´s family struggled to bring food to their table. Thanks to ANF´s Higuaje Food Security Project, Ana María was able to establish a bio-intensive garden, received a chicken coop, and a water harvesting system.
BRAYAN AMAYA: TURNING SEEDS INTO SMILES
Despite facing the great challenges of rural life in Nicaragua, Brayan Amaya is giving back by donating a portion of his red bean production to local feeding centers.
CONCEPCIÓN: A PERSEVERING GRANDMOTHER
At 75 years of age, Concepción Miranda takes care of her two great-grandchildren. A widow with no income, Concepción is committed to working hard and provide for her “hijitos.”
MARIA ESTEBANA: AN EXTRAORDINARY FARMER
Maria Estebana did not have the opportunity to finish primary school. With extraordinary determination, she managed to learn how to read by herself and provide for her family through agriculture.
COFFEE FARMING: A FATHER’S LEGACY
Elvin learned to produce coffee alongside his father. Through hard work and faith, Elvin is improving his family income, while honoring his father’s legacy.
ENRIQUE: A FATHER WHO GIVES BACK
After losing everything to the hurricanes, Enrique received a donation of bean seeds to grow a new future for his family. Despite the challenges, he is now giving back to set an example for his children.
SAVING THE PLANET THROUGH PIG WASTE
Maritza would spend hours fetching firewood and cutting trees for fuelwood.
After receiving a bio-digester, Maritza is able to transform pig waste into cooking gas, while helping protect the forests.
