NICARAGUA

36,368 people reached through 12 projects

792 community members from 145 savings groups with 4,339 active members received training in savings group management and internal control, which generated savings of USD $1,119,205.21, mostly allocated to 2,600 loans (USD $1,658,298.54) intended to promote family entrepreneurship, as well as agricultural and non-agricultural enterprises

46 schools reached with school gardens, 1910 participants in establishment and management of the garden, harvesting and consumption of products

10 reforestation events, 126 participants, 5 groups were formed with forest nurseries and 54 accompanying visits in the development of forest nurseries

1,009 students achieved strengthening their studies, 155 young people with updated life plans, 80 young people with strengthened occupational skills and 117 sick children received the support they needed

73 communities with microprojects implemented aligned with the community transformation plan and aimed at strengthening school infrastructure, water and sanitation

503 leaders trained in topics related to community transformation, project planning and leadership skills

In Nicaragua, Food for the Hungry continues to work with faith, cultivating hope, promoting sustainable transformational development so that families in the communities served are flourishing.