We said “YES” to hundreds of families in the area who desperately asked for our support after Hurricane Nate devastated the region last month. Though there was little attention in the international news, many families lost their homes and all their belongings in the historic flooding. Today, several weeks later – thanks to your support...
Tropical Storm Nate hit our community in Nicaragua hard last week, leaving overwhelming destruction in its wake. This was the worst storm to hit our area in decades – certainly the worst since we opened our Clinic doors in 2004. Many of our colleagues and residents are now without homes, clean water, food, clothing and medicines. Our...
Dear Clinic Supporter, If you went for a morning jog and had a bad fall, you may curse yourself and wonder, “Did I fracture something?” You may apply some ice and give the injury a rest, but if it gets worse – you’ll decide to go in for an X-ray at a facility close to you. No...
A few months ago, we were excited to share the news about the creation of a second bee colony. After two months of artificial multiplication (human intervention) and continuous monitoring of the bees’ behavior, we were able to confirm the presence of a new “queen.” The queen bee is the main component of the honey...
Dear Friend of our Nica Clinic, "As we leave 2016 behind us, we want to take a moment to thank you for all your support. You are the reason we can provide affordable access to high-quality healthcare and wellness programs in an impoverished rural region of Nicaragua. Our programs continue to grow, and the community is...
Dear Reader, My eyes teared up while I put together this alarming research. I have three children, plus several nieces and nephews – all in their 20s. These kids face a rapidly increasing threat to their freedom and well-being. This is a threat unlike any we’ve ever known – and it’s certainly not one I’ve ever had...