Nindiri

Facing Challenges on a Bridges Trip

Submitted by Jared DArcey on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 15:32
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As many experienced Bridges volunteers may know; a new volunteer coming to Nicaragua from the United States may face many challenges; dealing with cultural differences (culture shock), dealing with the sticky heat, lack of understanding, experiencing a new language, a first look at a “developing” country, etc.  However, one of the biggest challenges that a new volunteer may face is getting comfortable using the latrine! read more

Reflections On the Value of a Bridges Trip

Submitted by Jared DArcey on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 21:49
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This is the question that the staff in Nindiri has recently been asking not only the North American volunteer groups; but also members from the community of Papayal and Guanacastillo, community leaders from Papayal and the crew of masons from Nindiri.

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Marcia Lorena

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International Volunteer Coordinator

I am Marica Lorena Miranda Aguilera from Managua Nicaragua. I graduated two years ago from the American University with a degree in Diplomacy and International Relations. During my time in collage I discovered how

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Marvel Makes Tortillas

Submitted by Miranda Jennings on Mon, 01/18/2010 - 15:58
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Marvel Del Socorro Sosa Arley, a tortilla maker from Guanacastillo, Nindiri, is one of the most recent beneficiaries of the Community Economic Development Program. With a small loan provided by Bridges To Community, Marvel was able to expand her business and increase production, which helped her pay back her loan through contributions to a community revolving fund for more community projects! read more

Jared D'Arcey

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International Volunteer Coordinator

Jared graduated from Colorado State University in May 2009 with a degree in International Studies with a concentration in Latin America and Spanish. Jared loves soccer, chickens and his 5 dogs. Recently he started a soccer team with friends from Masaya and some of the Nindirí masons.

Oskar Lopez

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Community Program Coordinator

Oskar studied Business in the Hispana-Americana University and worked for World Vision before coming to Bridges. He is studying English on Saturdays and has recently become a dad! He is very happy to be working with the Bridges family and to be working for something that he loves doing; working in the communities.

Francisco Ceron

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Site Coordinator

Prior to working for Bridges, Francisco studied English at the UCA and worked as an English teacher. He finds working for Bridges rewarding and the most interesting part is that we do not go into the communities to direct them, but instead to work with them and help to empower them.

Nindiri

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The large community of Guanacastillo is located in the municipality of Nindiri, along a major trading highway, near the Bridges projects in Masaya. Many solicitations have been made to Bridges over the years for similar housing projects in Guanacastillo. In 2007, we begun just such a project, with a dedicated full-time staff. Guanacastillo serves as the first community with which Bridges can form new relationships in Nindiri. read more

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