JustHope

We work to create global partnerships to combat extreme poverty and nurture sustainable community.

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You are invited to reimagine, discern, and explore where JustHope can go in 2023 and beyond: Saturday, March 18, 10am–3pm. Some of us will gather in Tulsa but you can join by Zoom, too.

Read the letter from board president Kathy McCallie at https://t.co/0Zb9eOI8DZ

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"For my mom it was difficult to choose who to purchase school supplies for, but thanks to this scholarship my brother and I can both attend school." For just $55, our Backpack Scholarship program provides supplies stuffed into a backpack. Give a backpack: https://t.co/c9aSYL1bwg

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The JustHope Board of Directors has come to the difficult decision to end our current operations effective Dec 31. We are in discernment with our staff and partners about how best to close out our current programs. Read the entire announcement at https://t.co/2Wn2VV6MDY

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Urania, a student in JustHope’s University Scholarship program, has completed her coursework in Education and is on the cusp of receiving her degree. She is writing her thesis, and after she defends it, her university work will be complete. More at
https://t.co/aNAYf50bSO

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In October, JustHope provided funds for the "Food Bonus for families in extreme poverty" project of ACOPADES, our partners in Chacraseca which has seen increasing hunger due to the pandemic, increasing costs, the war in Ukraine & hurricane damage to crops.
https://t.co/8zQOdgPoa5

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Patricia Jimenez is an English student in JustHope’s University Scholarship program. For her community service, she teaches English classes to 15 youth ages 9-11 at the Chacraseca Cultural Center 3 times a week. The youth also get snacks! More at https://t.co/NuKcRW6iqi

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Wilmer, a teacher in Chacraseca, recently won the Best Secondary Education Teacher award given by the Min. of Education. In '20 & '21, teachers Roxana & Sandra also won best teacher awards. Congratulations to all three! https://t.co/XNpxQTT7JS

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15 women in La Flor recently took a sewing class, sponsored by the local municipality which provided the teacher and loaned sewing machines. With these new skills, the women are in a position to contribute even more to their household economy. More at https://t.co/tSP5bkqexK

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From a very young age, Rodolfo watched the doctors and nurses in his community and how residents waited in long lines to receive medical treatment. Now he is a nurse working in that same clinic. Read more at https://t.co/IQocrcfI0Y

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Dr. Escobar was excited to receive a large donation of speculums, and is thankful for JustHope's support that will help in the detection of cervical cancer. She says, "The prevention of cervical cancer is in our hands and we can make many patients happy."
https://t.co/jQID2o0QaT

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On 12 Oct 1492, Columbus began colonizing the Americas. Reframing this day as Indigenous People's Day highlights the anti-colonial struggle of the original peoples of the Americas. Both Nicaragua & the U.S. are enriched by many native communities. More at https://t.co/QQZPJPjSOF

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During heavy rain, parts of Isidra’s rice field were washed away. She told La Flor’s community organizing committee that she is scared at night since her home is in a high area surrounded by stones and hills and vulnerable to torrential rain. Read more at https://t.co/IaJRtTSRrg

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An encounter between three people encapsulates JustHope’s approach to our work: Recognizing that all parties have important contributions to make in a partnership. Read about it at https://t.co/l9fAM8AtMl

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Last week (9/15), Nicaragua celebrated independence from Spain (1821). In La Flor, students gave a program for their entire community. They performed poems, dances, dramas, and parades to commemorate the day and instill pride in their homeland. https://t.co/l9mppyOXAL

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¡Feliz día de la independencia!

September 15 marks the 201st anniversary of Nicaragua's declaration of independence from Spain (1821).

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Each September, huge celebrations surround the feast day of the patron saint of León, Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes (Our Lady of Mercy) also known as the Virgen de la Merced. With songs, chants, and fireworks, the celebration continues for weeks. More at https://t.co/qC5jPn9bly

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The women who are involved in the La Flor microcredit program continue to strengthen their small businesses. They have faced many difficult situations over past few years, but they move forward in supporting their families through their businesses. https://t.co/qfk3qnCwwS

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The "Mexican" Fritillary fritillary butterfly spans national boundaries, linking Nicaragua and the United States — not unlike JustHope's PartnerTrip program. Read more at https://t.co/ZM17WiVm0Z

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The Model Farm's yuca (a.k.a. "cassava") crop has been harvested. The profit from the sale was excellent and will help support the Chacraseca community. Read more: https://t.co/mJYnAo0ITK

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The road to La Flor is only passable for some of the year, but is very important. It stays in fine condition, thanks to the hard work of the community to provide maintenance, cleaning, cutting the grass, and filling holes so that the road doesn't degrade.
https://t.co/cLQTsroqWk