April is the hottest, driest month of the year in Nicaragua; the best time of year for building water projects. That’s why the people of San Martín are working hard to clear the land and clean the area around the water source that will provide 86 families in this community. Here are some photos of… Read More →
Rotarian reflections on experiences in San Ramón, Nicaragua
At the beginning of this month, we received a group from the South Granville Rotary Club for their fourth consecutive education project here in San Ramón. The Club financed the construction of a computer lab in a rural high school, as well as improvements to the existing buildings, a water system with toilets and a… Read More →
First-time international traveler visits San Ramón, Nicaragua
Christopher Jones was a traveler on our UU and Friends Ecotour this year. It was his first trip outside the U.S., so we thought he could offer an interesting perspective on what it’s like to engage in an international cross-cultural exchange for the first time. Below are his reflections on his experience in San Ramón…. Read More →
Back to school
All over Nicaragua, students are getting back in the daily routine of waking up early to head to class. The Nicaraguan school year starts in February and ends in November, so students are finishing up what in the U.S. we would consider to be “Summer vacation.” The majority of the projects we support here at… Read More →