Nestled along the shores of Lake Xolotlán, Villa Guadalupe is home to over 5,200 people, a community nearly the size of a small American town. This neighborhood, located near Managua’s largest landfill, La Chureca, is a place where families face extreme poverty and daily hardships. Yet, amid these challenges, there is hope. Because of our…
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Expanding Hope in Villanueva!
As we step into 2025 with renewed energy and purpose, we are thrilled to share some inspiring updates about our journey to reach more communities and transform lives together. Last year marked a season of learning, growth, and laying the foundation for impactful work, and we are excited to carry that momentum into the year…
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Relief and hope in Francisco’s life
Francisco is 76 years old. He never married and has no children, so he lives with his three brothers and one sister in the Villa Guadalupe neighborhood. Together, they care for one another as they are the only family each of them has. For the past nine months, Francisco has struggled with severe knee pain, worsening…
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Overcoming the Struggles of Postpartum Loneliness
“I felt alone and sad. I wanted to cry, but I didn’t want to talk to anyone. Then, before I realized it, I was already crying, feeling like no one was there for me,” shared Heidy Hernández, a 37-year-old mother who gave birth to her fourth child seven months ago. Heidy has been a volunteer…
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The AMOS Mission Experience at a glance
Read below a testimony from Bruce Van Der Beek, a member from the 52 Weeks of Hope Club who was recently in Nicaragua! I recently completed the 10-day AMOS Mission Experience. A team of delegation volunteers, plus AMOS staff and IM Global Servant Christy Lafferty traveled from Managua to the communities of Banco de Sikia…
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Care Groups are back in Nejapa!
Urban Health Educators are making a significant impact by leading Care Groups again in Nejapa with patients who suffer chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and hypertension. These groups offer an important space for patients to meet regularly, share their experiences, and learn together, to improve their health and quality of life. AMOS staff has trained…
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Our First WASH Training at AMOS
This month, we held our first training for WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) community volunteers at the AMOS campus. We had the joy to host this group of wonderful women and men for 5 days. It was a time for sharing experiences and learning together. Check out some photos from this great week below. On Sunday,…
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Our First Health Fair in Villa Guadalupe!
For the first time ever, we held a Health Fair in Villa Guadalupe! Since 2019, AMOS serves the vulnerable neighborhood of Villa Guadalupe (where the city dump is located) through one of our clinics. Most families living in this community live in severe poverty and very vulnerable conditions. That is why we were so happy…
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This was a happy surprise for him!
Ignacio de Jesus Torres is 65 years old. He first came to the clinic after his sister recommended it. “She said it was a really good clinic and that it was affordable”, shared Ignacio. Ignacio came to the Samaritan Clinic looking for a general physician, but he was happily surprised to see dental care was…
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She’s living her calling
“My name is Isabel Toruño Sequeira and I have been a technician in the Sexual and Reproductive Health Program for the past year. I was attracted to AMOS because of its focus on teaching and the possibility of sharing my knowledge, that is why I left my previous job focused on primary health care. After 8 years…
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Holding onto Hope for Maura
“There is nothing else to do, we have no hope of her surviving. Please contact the mayor’s office and help us get a coffin to mourn her.” When Ada Luz Montenegro, AMOS-trained Health Promoter in Apantillo, heard this from the parents of 11-year-old Maura, she was astonished but refused to give up hope for the…
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