United Church of Christ

Ashville, North Carolina, U.S. February 4th 13th

Ten women came to listen and learn, share their talents and experiences, focusing on Liberation Theology, History, and Fair trade. One highlight of their time in Nicaragua was living with families from the Saint Rita community in Teustepe.

Women acompanying women!

In conversation with other women of faith from Matagalpa and the Christian Base community of San Pablo Apostel, Managua. Asheville women meet rural mothers to be at the Casa Materna in Matagalpa during their morning walk and excercises.

In loving memory of Doa Coco Luna, Presente! Presente! Presente!

Potters for Peace

February, 9-12

Building the MANI Kiln with the Organized sector of women potters in the community of El Ojoche Somotillo

Working together we raised the kiln in three days!

Strong women, determined to reach their goal !!

The hands that create beautiful pottery, working together to build the kiln that will improve the quality of their products.

Los Altos United Methodist Church February 19 - 27 8 delegates including children, California
pastors and laypeople came to meet Nicaragua for the first time.

They explored relationships and possible avenues for service in the future by sharing with the community of San Pablo del Apostel, Casa Materna Matagalpa, Christian Medical Action, Potters for Peace, and the AKF School.

Delegacin Rotario
17 al 27, Marzo

Rotary District 5960 sent a delegation of 6 Rotarians and Roteracts to familiarize themselves with the Nicaraguan culture, build relationships, and learn different perspectives about sustainable agriculture.

Sharnig with Rotarians from the Masaya Rotary Club, Nicaragua.

They spent time with artesans in San Juan de Oriente adn the organized women potters of El Ojoche, Somotillo.
Along with leaning about the process of working with clay, they learned the history, the dreams and the organizational process of the womens cooperative. In that way they became aware of the many small steps necessary for sustainable developement that begins from the grass roots.

Bird Watchers Delegation

March, 03 - 13

Observing in El Jaguar, Montebelli, Selva Negra, Mira Flor, y Mombacho!

Volunteer Julie Cummins

Asheville, NC U.S.

Julie arrived saying: i am willing to do anything! Really, whatever! She learned spanish and together with her beautiful smile, Julie brought joy and strength to many people. Amongst other tasks, Julie accompanied us at the farm school during critical moments.

Saint Louis, University

June, 01 August 01

Sharing games with the children and working with the women in the community of Laurel Galan.

They studied Spanish, Liberation Theology, History and Culture.

Teologian Elis Hoffman, from Brazil, Sharing spiritual excercises and reflections from a woman's perspective.

Walking with Don Alberto, Sculpurist from El Jalacate Esteli, Nicaragua

Sharing with our families from Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua

Enconunter with our families from Ciudad Sandino.

Celebrating our Cultures and sharing gratitude for living together.

Dublin Coffman High School, Ohio

Spanish professor Lisa Martnez, motivated her students to explore the spanish language within her Nicaraguan culture.

19 al 29, Junio

Together with professor and historian Aynn Setright, they discovered the shared history between Nicaragua the United States.

Dublin Coffman High School, Ohio

19 al 29, Junio

High School students from Dulce Nombre de Jesus, became a part of the delegation, making the experience that much more amazing and awesome

The Nicaraguan and U.S students traveled to Esteli, lived with families in Mira Flor, and worked at the AKF Farm School, where they painted a mural together representing their favorite places and learnings.

Teustepe, Nicaragua Travels north to share with their sisters and brothers of Guardian Angels in Minnesota
September, 08 - 21

We shared our culture and customs! We Visited beautiful places!

Delegation from Rotary District 5960 Minnesota and Wisconsin

15 al 23, Octubre

Learning about fair trade with Hope and Action and getting to know one another with the AKF School through games and sharing experiences.

Encounters between 5960 and:

The Sandinense Asociation for Tourism and Development-Ciudad Sandino

Rotary Club in Formation from Ciudad Sandino

Carl Scheider, Volunteer

I have a story for that!

Let me tell you about my 19 rules for life...
Visit to the community of El Corozo with the AKF team.

Octuber 7th December 10th

Minnesota U.S.