What We Do

Overview
Peace and Hope Trust relies heavily on volunteer teams consisting of ex-patriots and locals working side-by-side to execute our projects in Nicaragua. The goal of this cooperative model is to foster an atmosphere in which fully-functional, well-run and efficient programs can be achieved. Peace and Hope Trust believes that under-developed populations need consistent, robust and well implemented programs that incorporate local leadership and reach all sectors of society.

Local Nicaraguans play a vital role in our work throughout the country, participating in many different capacities and on many varied levels. Be it through vocational training, literacy classes, full-time employment or part-time work alongside our numerous volunteers, Peace and Hope Trust endeavors to provide a well-rounded array of opportunity to our constituents, encouraging them to assume strong roles of responsibility in the care and development of their country. The volunteers and interns who join us in the work also share this same experience as they work closely with the Nicaraguans.

Agriculture Peace and Hope Trust’s involvement in agriculture goes far beyond providing seed or growing crops. We offer extensive training programs for secondary school students and other interested parties... more

Education Education is another cornerstone of our work in Nicaragua. Peace and Hope Trust built a large school in Bluefields, Nicaragua in 1996... more

Emergency / Disaster Relief Hurricanes and flooding are a constant threat to our beneficiaries. After Hurricane Mitch, Peace and Hope Trust was the first organization to visit many of the villages on the Matagalpa River... more

Infrastructure Many of our projects and programs begin with the basic element of constructing facilities, which supports our goal of promoting social development... more

Medical Adequate medical facilities are limited and lacking due to logistics, politics and location. The isolated nature of the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua is a strong contributing factor to their high incidence of disease and death... more

Renewable Energy Our beneficiaries reside in some of the most isolated areas of Central America. There is no access to mainline electricity and the smaller villages we serve rarely even have access to power from generators... more

Social Services Our commitment to personal growth and development is steadfast. We believe that true and lasting development in any society must begin in the personal lives of individualsm... more