“As mothers, we want to prepare the best for our children, but sometimes we just don’t have the resources… I’m excited to share these recipes with my community.” In Nicaragua, according to the Plan Nacional de Lucha Contra la Pobreza y para el Desarrollo Humano (National Plan for Fighting Poverty and Promoting Human Development), at…
Read MoreNestled 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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Zeneida and Delba, are two dedicated volunteers for the Sexual and Reproductive Health Program in the community of Nawawasito. “In our community, there is a volunteer mother who told me they were looking for volunteers for the Sexual and Reproductive Health program,” Zenaida shared. “I went to a meeting and liked the topics. Sometimes we think we…
Read MoreIván, 41, and Carmen, 36, are the parents of four children and live roughly about 5 miles from the Sabalete community clinic. In March of 2024, Carmen joined AMOS’ Parenting with Love program. She was pregnant and eager to learn about preventing pregnancy complications, safeguarding her children from illness, and nurturing her newborn in a healthy…
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“When I get my smile back, I’m going to have a worship service of praise and to give thanks to God,” said María Haydeé Medina with heartfelt hope. María, 76 years old, has been a patient at the Samaritan Clinic for more than five years. Even though she lives nearly 50 miles away, she chooses…
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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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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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“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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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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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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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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