El Bambú is a rural, remote community located in the South Caribbean Coast region of Nicaragua. It is two hours away from the nearest health center and about four hours away from the closest hospital. There are no doctors and no drugstore in the community. Last year, there were 2 pregnant moms in El Bambú: Olmani and Doris. José visited them…
Read MoreMercedes: A life change towards health and hope
Two months ago, we visited different homes in Nejapa, so that patients who could not travel to the Samaritan clinic could receive medical attention and emotional support while undergoing treatment for their chronic illnesses. Scroll down to learn about the story of Mercedes, a patient suffering a chronic illness who lives in the area surrounding AMOS’…
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…
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…
Read More15 Stories of Hope: 7 of 15… Patricia’s!
This week, we share a testimony from Patricia in 2016. Read below how her life challenges inspired her to care for her community. Patricia lives with her 2 children and her sister in Nejapa, the semi-urban community in Managua where AMOS is based. She has been a Nejapa community health educator – or consejera in Spanish – since…
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