Fruits of last year's work

It is really good to receive updates from Rafael Herrera School; the fooball teams have been participating in the local league wearing the uniforms we bought. They have now been successful in getting through to the National competition which requires them to go to Managua for four days.  $50 was provided for support to enable them to go to the mainland for the local league, and they are now seeking support to take them to Managua for four days. $100 was provided from current funds. Donations to help this will be much appreciated as these could be life changing opportunities for these children and give a sense of pride to a remote community.


The children performed well in Managua but were knocked out of the contest.  There is always next year!!



We are pleased to have supported them in this activity.

On 29th May, the children celebrated , Mothers' Day in Nicaragua using the speakers that were provided by your donations.  Despite the current unrest in the country an enjoyable cultural activity was enjoyed by everyone.  It is for such activities that we are also saving to buy musical instruments.




There has been a clear impact on the schools in the area from the technological equipment purchased.  In fact the school have asked us to purchase more speakers so that both the main school and the three satellites can all have them,  They do not stand up well to transportation and this would provide a support for the many cultural activities that are part of this community.







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