Stories

Every Drop Makes a Difference

In Nicaragua, it is hot. It is the end of the dry season. Rains are expected to start in June. Although, we learn that there is now no predicting the once-reliable weather pat... In Nicaragua, it is hot. It is the end of the dry season. Rains are expected to start in June. Altho...

Blog, In The Field

Change is in the Air

As a long-time CFCA supporter and volunteer, I recently ventured into Nicaragua’s Bosawas biosphere reserve. It is here in the remote rainforest that I witness the quiet simp... As a long-time CFCA supporter and volunteer, I recently ventured into Nicaragua’s Bosawas biosphere ...

Blog, In The Field

Promoting Local Food Sovereignty in Guatemala

Guatemala is a country rich in fertile agricultural land. Incredibly, it is also a country in which the United Nations estimates that roughly 50% of children are chronically m... Guatemala is a country rich in fertile agricultural land. Incredibly, it is also a country in which ...

In The Field

Clean Water - A Reason to Celebrate

Glenn Isaac and his family traveled to Nicaragua this year and took part in the inauguration of the well in the community of El Tanque, drilled as part of the Nicaragua Water ... Glenn Isaac and his family traveled to Nicaragua this year and took part in the inauguration of the ...

In The Field, Travel Stories

Many Hands Make Light Work

The Women of the Taltimiche Weaving Co-Op are currently working together to re-build their weaving workshop that was damaged by an earthquake late last year. Many of our gener... The Women of the Taltimiche Weaving Co-Op are currently working together to re-build their weaving w...

In The Field

Food - here and there

I love food. I think eating a good meal with friends and family is one of the truly fine things in life. BUT many of us are beginning to realize the food that is on our plates... I love food. I think eating a good meal with friends and family is one of the truly fine things in l...

In Canada

Ancient Artifacts Discovered in the BOSAWAS

Nicaragua is not a country traditionally associated with Mayan ruins. However, long before the Bosawas was established as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, long before Change for Ch... Nicaragua is not a country traditionally associated with Mayan ruins. However, long before the Bosaw...

In The Field

Better Nutrition in Bolivia

The Better Nutrition, Better Learning project is going very well in Alto Beni, Bolivia! Our partner organization, Fundacion RENACE is well on their way to achieving their proj... The Better Nutrition, Better Learning project is going very well in Alto Beni, Bolivia! Our partner ...

In The Field

Change Your World Youth Tour

From July 6th and 16th, five Alberta Youth entered the BOSAWAS Biosphere Reserve via the Coco River, along with ACGC and Change for Children staff, representatives of CFCA’s p... From July 6th and 16th, five Alberta Youth entered the BOSAWAS Biosphere Reserve via the Coco River,...

In The Field, Travel Stories