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NEWS & STORIES
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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.
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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.
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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.”