There used to be a train that ran through El Sauce, Nicaragua. During the civil war, it stopped running and after a time people took up the track to sell for money. The train was sold to Japan. Now, the former track is a dirt trail that runs from t…
Electric has been out all day in El Sauce. Dinner by candlelight.…
Thanks to a generous contribution, our four teens in Las Minitas, Nicaragua, are finishing their high school educations ... Each of the four students will receive a $35 scholarship — enough to cover supplies and books needed to attend. The families…
Hey, remember when we raised $5,200 for materials and built a school with farmers of Las Minitas? I wrote about what it's like to do so and to find a second home along the way. Read it here [http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/rochester-…
This time last year we — The Friends Project — opened the Las Minitas preschool in Nicaragua. Wondering how Marisela, the teacher, and the kiddos are doing? Enrique took these photos for us last week. Seventeen kids attend the school. Pretty sweet…
This time last year I snapped this selfie as we all celebrated the opening of the Las Minitas preschool that WE all helped build. More than 200 people came together from Rochester and beyond to raise $5,200 to help the farmers realize their dream.…
Happy birthday to Alonso, here, who is celebrating by also starting his second year of college in Nicaragua, thanks to support by our Friends Project! We have assisted 3 teens in completing high school and Alonso and Jessenia with their dream of be…
Today, this is going up as a reminder of the power of everyday people — us, them, here, there, and way out there. This is your English class in Las Minitas, that farmers and their families have sought for several years and we as The Friends Projec…
El Sauce, Nicaragua. A friend recently asked if it pays to be a good person. Yes. I think so. Yes. I do my best to do so and feel like I get paid back for it in the amazing experiences i have and the people I meet. If you really feel like you don&…
