During the visit of a mission team that came to install a solar panel system in the El Socorro community clinic, a man named Wilmer arrived with a serious hand injury from an accident while cutting a tree. Wilmer, like many people in the community, works as an assistant laborer and was helping to cut…
Read MoreWhy Providing Water Filters is Not Enough
Kertin Midence, our WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Program Coordinator talked to us about the importance of educating families, how training WASH promoters fits in the strategy to reduce disease, and some of the plans for this year. “There will be 4 sets of educational materials. The first one will focus on the goals and…
Read MoreCommunity Empowerment Builds a Bridge to Safety
Sandra was 6-months pregnant with her second child when she felt severe back and abdominal pain. She remembered that the health promoter in her rural community of El Socorro, Isaac Fley, had taught her this was a sign of alarm. She sought urgent help and her husband went looking for Isaac, who told them she…
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Every face brings HOPE!
Our team visited the remote, rural community of El Socorro. Our Communications Coordinator, Pedro Cortez, shares his personal reflection below. Discovering the path of community development in the mountains of Nicaragua. “I have always thought that getting to know a person takes more than just a glance. Observing someone requires patience and empathy to discover…
Read More15 Stories of Hope: 15 of 15… Anita’s!
It’s been a great joy to share 15 stories of hope during these past weeks. Thank you for your incredible support to improve the health of families in need in Nicaragua and for walking this journey with us for 15 years. We count on you to continue advancing our mission to prevent and treat diseases in 25 vulnerable communities. This last story of…
Read More15 Stories of Hope: 14 of 15… Belkis’!
This week, we invite you to read this story of hope about a mother who had her prenatal and postpartum check-ups with us. This week’s story of hope is about Belkis, a woman who receives medical care at the Villa Guadalupe Clinic. Belkis is 31 years old and has lived all her life near Villa…
Read More15 Stories of Hope: 13 of 15… Ana Carolina’s!
This week, we invite you to read a story of hope about a family who has learned about responsible parenting while coping with loss and grief. This week’s Story of Hope is about Ana Carolina, a woman who takes part in the Parenting With Love program. Ana Carolina is 29 years old, she is single, and although she…
Read More15 Stories of Hope: 12 of 15… Sara’s!
Can you imagine living without clean drinking water? That’s a reality for many families in rural communities in Nicaragua. That is why AMOS’ WASH program has helped many people gain access to safe water to improve their health and live better lives. This week, we share with you a Story of Hope made possible by…
Read More15 Stories of Hope: 11 of 15… Aura’s!
We want to share with you one of our stories of hope from the community of Tapasle. This story took place in 2020 and it is an example of how your support throughout the years has been invaluable in helping our Health Promoters offer health care to people in need. This week’s story of hope is about…
Read More15 Stories of Hope: 10 of 15… Lilliam’s!
This past month, AMOS led educational activities focused around Breast Cancer Awareness with our support groups. Today we’ll share with you one more example of how your support makes medical exams more accessible to patients in need. This week’s story of hope is about Lilliam, one of our newest patients at the Samaritan Clinic, who is staying…
Read More15 Stories of Hope: 9 of 15… Petronilo’s !
Today we share with you Petronilo’s story of motivation. His work as a Health Promoter impacts the quality of life of the people in his community, and for him, his role as a servant is a priority, no matter his own problems or circumstances. Petronilo’s love for his brothers and sisters inspires us! Thank you…
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