“We are a bit nervous, It will be our first..”

Nicaragua – Laguna de Apoyo

“Our coffee plantation got hit by roya, which is a fungus that attacks the leaves of the Coffee plants. My daughter wants to become a doctor and next year she will go to high school. The school is outside of the plantation so she will have to travel by school bus. The ride costs about 20 Cordobas per day but because of the roya we cannot afford it anymore. That’s why I am trying to earn a little extra money by doing other peoples laundry. This way she will hopefully be able to attend high school next year. ”

Nicaragua – San Ramon

“I feel god is always with me, in the good and in the bad times.”
“When was god with you in bad times?”
“When I couldn’t stop drinking he didn’t leave my side.”
“What was the moment you decided you needed to stop drinking?”
“One day I was hangover at work and I realized I couldn’t continue like this anymore, so I quit.”

Nicaragua – Diriamba

“I have been working in the social sector for more than twenty years. I am very blessed that I get to work with people. I run a program that teaches teachers how to give quality education with a modern twist. Here in Nicaragua there is a traditional approach to education but we are trying to change that. We encourage children to think critical and to ask questions. I believe by giving children good education you are not only investing in their future but also in the next generations to come. Just because you are born poor doesn’t mean you don’t have a future. You just sometimes need an extra push.”

Nicaragua – Diriamba

“My wife just gave birth to our daughter.”
“What is your biggest dream for her?”
“That unlike me, she will be able to finish university.”

Nicaragua – Diriamba