Summer Community Project

Hola companeros.

I am Amandita - the summer liaison for LA SED (as I have dubbed myself).

I will be returning to El Fortin after nearly two years with the Women in Nicaragua summer program (July 13-August 22nd). It is super exciting to be able to return to continue the work LA SED was sprouted from.

Our community project is planned for August 10-15th, near the end of the program.

I hope to be able to send an update or two via this blog. So stay tuned.

Nos vemos amigos!

2nd Annual El Fortin 5k

The 2nd Annual El Fortin 5K was a huge success. A huge thank you goes out to everyone who has supported this cause, our sponsors (Planet Soccer, CASA, Noodles & Company, Cold Stone Creamery, Best Buy, Anytime Fitness, Acoustic Cafe, and Mancino's) -- we could not have done this without you all. An additional thank you goes out to Applebee's for allowing us to hold a pancake fundraiser back in March.

Combined with our bake sales throughout the year, we raised over $2,000 (US) for sustainable development in El Fortin.

Additionally, Marielos brought good news of the advancement and empowerment of the students in El Fortin.

Students that not to long ago did not have access to tools of the future, are now given the opportunity to e-mail. Marielos' stories are encouraging to hear.

Thanks again for all your support.