Nindiri

“So many of the children were coughing and we had no medicines to treat them. We wanted to do something- to take action, so we began our cooperative in 2006.” related Nancy and Santo of the Nindiri Women’s Colectivo, Sol de Vida. read more

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

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.

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