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When Staying Home is a Privilege

In contrast with the mandates of all other Central American countries, schools in Nicaragua have remained open. The WHO (World Health Organization) recommendation of rest in p... In contrast with the mandates of all other Central American countries, schools in Nicaragua have rem...

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Water is Life. Wash your hands.

Wash your hands has been the mantra from the start of the pandemic. But what happens when washing your hands isn’t as easy as turning on the faucet and lathering up, or as sim... Wash your hands has been the mantra from the start of the pandemic. But what happens when washing yo...

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Covid Can't stop GOOD. It just can't.

It’s true. And when we all seek comfort and community, goodness and good news stories are just what we need. We are so pleased to be the recipients of just such goodness... It’s true. And when we all seek comfort and community, goodness and good news stories are just...

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Knowledge is Power in Isolated Communities

This principle is at the heart of our Technology and Training for Quality and Equality in the Bosawas project, funded by the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT), wher... This principle is at the heart of our Technology and Training for Quality and Equality in the Bosawa...

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Women, Water, and Climate

Host to both International Women’s Day and World Water Day, it is fitting that the month of March also saw 400 women in Water Management trained to implement new activit... Host to both International Women’s Day and World Water Day, it is fitting that the month of Ma...

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Profé Martinez Joins the Movement

Derling Frederick Martinez teaches five core subjects: Language, Math, Science, Civics, and Social Studies, but she also aims to teach her students life skills. After all, she... Derling Frederick Martinez teaches five core subjects: Language, Math, Science, Civics, and Social S...

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Funding Fit for the Bosawas

We are excited to announce that the Technology and Training for Quality and Equality project in the Bosawás Region of Nicaragua has received support from the Fund for Innovati... We are excited to announce that the Technology and Training for Quality and Equality project in the ...

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Make a list. Check it twice. Leave No One Behind.

Visiting all corners of the world in a single night (in a flying sleigh, no less) is indeed impressive. And it takes a little magic. Working in partnership with communities in... Visiting all corners of the world in a single night (in a flying sleigh, no less) is indeed impressi...

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Community for the Holidays

Back in 2017, in Las Liras, Nicaragua, we follow young Yubelkis down to the river. She points out the small hole that has been dug on its bank. She reaches in and pulls out so... Back in 2017, in Las Liras, Nicaragua, we follow young Yubelkis down to the river. She points out th...

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Construction Season in the Bosawas

It is often said that Canada has two seasons – Winter and Road Construction. And although it is winter here now (or it will be soon!), it is construction season in the B... It is often said that Canada has two seasons – Winter and Road Construction. And although it i...

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