The Forgotten Children of the Land of Lakes and Volcanoes

 Over recent moths we have undertaken a number of running repairs to help maintain the schools we help. These have included repairs to a watertank which was in danger of collapsing repairs to the preschool latrines in Rafaela Herrera repairs to an external security gate in Tigue repairs to instruments at El Corozal and the secondary institute.  This was a considerable investment as even parts are expensive.  However this is an important part o the culture in Ometepe. Cesar demonstrating the repairs to be made. The children of El Corozal enjoying their renovated instruments.

 In late 2021, we were approached by members of the community in Santa Cruz, though Marvin for support for a new school.  It appeared they had been using a property that was to be required by it's owner.  Our funds were committed and had slowed anyway because of the economic circumstances here.  I had thought about making a Christmas donation myself as the amount was not phenomenal.  The community were all pitching in and they had been given land.  I was talking with the Peace and Hope about it, and they offered to look at the possibility of helping.  They were put in touch and were able to donate around $2000 for a proper roof for the school, the community having constructed the walls and internal parts.  I was pleased about this support as PHT are experienced in building schools in Nicaragua and were able to provide the correct advice. The old school for Santa Cruz The site for the new school Under construction The roof beams are installed The roof is completed Later I had a furt