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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
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