I had some true inspiration this week from a non-profit organization called CDCA- Center for Development in Central America, also known as Jubilee House. The lovely Ana Gordon connected me with CDCA when I told her about HALO's work in Nicaragua. Ana lived in Nicaragua and worked with the CDCA when they first moved into Nicaragua nearly 20 years ago. On a trip to Nicaragua in September I went to visit the wonderful people of CDCA to check out the work they are doing in Nicaragua. The people who work for CDCA have dedicated over 20 years of their lives to building up the community of Cuidad Sandino in Nicaragua. They have listened to the needs of the people in this community. They have worked with farmers to develop better agriculture practices, established a medical clinic in a high-need community, assisted refugees from natural disasters, and have supported many co-ops to name just a few of the many ways they have helped this community.
Pat and Kathy with CDCA are currently on a tour in the US to spread the word about the work CDCA is doing in Nicaragua. They came to speak to our HALO staff this week, and it was truly eye-opening and motivating for all of us. I am so impressed that this group of people have dedicated over 20 years of their lives to living and working in the Cuidad Sandino community. They have made a tremendous impact and do not show any signs of slowing down.
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Pat from CDCA and Johnny in the 'natural pharmacy,' a garden that is used for natural remedies in their clinic in Cuidad Sandino.
The CDCA group in their community in Nicaragua.
