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Everyone has the power to create change. Every voice deserves to be heard. You help us work alongside local leaders and listen to their voices. These are just a few of the voices of the people with whom you share health and hope. MARÍA PAIZ: I am 18 years old and have been participating in AMOS’ Youth…

Everyone has the power to create change. Every voice deserves to be heard. You help us work alongside local leaders and listen to their voices. These are just a few of the voices of the people with whom you share health and hope. María, Julio, Adahir, and Amaya González Rayo: María: My husband and I…

Earlier this year, a nonprofit called Manna Project International (MPI) reached out to AMOS after deciding to suspend some of their services in Nicaragua. Previously, MPI operated a clinic in the vulnerable Managua neighborhood of Villa Guadalupe. They hoped to find an organization who could continue providing primary and preventive health care to the people…

You are bringing the world of books to Génesis and her daughter. Do you have a favorite childhood story or book? You may remember The Very Hungry Caterpillar or The Cat in the Hat, or maybe you are more familiar with Harry Potter. Books open the windows of our minds. But most kids in Nicaragua…

June 6, 2019 How is AMOS doing in Nicaragua? A year after the beginning of the socio-political crisis We want to affirm that AMOS has chosen to remain actively neutral in the midst of the ongoing crisis here in Nicaragua. In the midst of any crisis, the poorest and most vulnerable people are the most…

Your generosity ensures that simple yet effective treatments are reaching people in rural villages where they are needed most. A few months ago in the community of San Onofre, six-month-old Fernando and his mom, María, attended a weighing session led by Timotea Romero, the Health Promoter there. The next day, when Timotea saw María walking…

Last July, Silvina Lainez, the Health Promoter of El Calderón, was doing a home visit to a patient with hypertension in her community. She knew that in that household, there was also a pregnant woman, Daylin. It was Daylin’s first pregnancy, so Silvina arrived to the home visit prepared to check on her as well….

February 2, 2019 Dear AMOS friends, Your generous support has made it possible for AMOS to continue providing essential health care to nearly 70,000 adults and children. Thank you so much! We want to affirm that AMOS has chosen to remain actively neutral in the midst of the ongoing crisis here in Nicaragua. In living out our Christian…

This has been a challenging year for Nicaragua and for the people we serve. But despite the difficulties we have faced, we remain inspired by our team of community health workers and the people we serve. They are the reason we stay. And we remain hopeful because of supporters like you. Each year, our health…

A few months ago, a mother named Vilsa held her sick baby as radio news reported conflict all over Nicaragua. José was only 23 days old. She was afraid to lose him. Baby José had been suffering from a fever. He had diarrhea and had been vomiting for four days. Two days before, Vilsa had taken…

Oct 5th, 2018 Dear AMOS friends, It’s been more than five months since the crisis in Nicaragua began. Despite all the challenges and the uncertainty the country has gone through, we are grateful beyond words for your continued support that has made it possible for us to continue to serve over 69,000 vulnerable people in…