NEWS & STORIES
MEET JANELLY: A GIRL IN SEARCH OF WATER
5-year-old, Janely lives in the rural community of Montaña de la Olla, part of the Dry Corridor of Nicaragua. Every day, little Janely walks up to 3 hours with her grandmother to fetch water—the arduous task sometimes forces her to miss school.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN NICARAGUA’S EDUCATION
Eder Uriel Castro narrates the devastation two-mayor hurricanes made in the El Rosario school located in the the rural community of La Esperanza, Cooperna in Siuna.
As a teacher, Eddy´s biggest difficulty was to continue teaching under deplorable conditions.
When the community was notified of ANF´s support, the school´s rehabilitation process began as a dream they never imagined accomplishing.
IRLANDA VELÁSQUEZ: AN EMPOWERED MOTHER
As a single mother of 3 with no support, Irlanda Velásquez has worked very hard to provide for her family. Throughout 9 years Irlanda and her children moved around to different places as they could not afford a place to live in.
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.
A HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
Crisna rejoices as she can enjoy her new home with her family for Christmas. This year, they will have a table to gather around and share a meal together.
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.”
