Nicaragua
Nicaragua is known for its stunning tropical landscapes, warm climate, and the beautiful waters of both the Pacific and Caribbean Oceans. However, the country has faced a difficult political climate, which has contributed to widespread social and economic challenges. Our partner serves the Miskitu people, an indigenous group located on Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast, often referred to as the country’s remote “back corner.” While the majority of Nicaraguans identify as Catholic, our local partner recognizes the growing need for the Gospel to address deeply-rooted animistic (spirit worship) beliefs within the Miskitu culture. In the 1800s, Moravian missionaries evangelized the Miskitu by developing a written language and translating the Bible into their native tongue. Most Miskitu people live in small communities, relying on subsistence farming for their livelihoods.
- Agricultural/Vocational Training,Theological Training
Agriculture Training
Since 2007, our partner, Palabra y Hecho, has been equipping the local Miskitu people with training in agriculture, business practices, and a Christian worldview. Through agricultural training in cocoa and coffee farming, 120 families are empowered to think long-term, grow profitable crops, and integrate Christian principles into their work. Each year, 40 families receive basic business education, enabling them to manage small businesses effectively and create sustainable opportunities for their families. Theological training, using simplified MINTS courses, reaches 35 leaders from 8 remote river villages, equipping them to share a Christian worldview on family, work, and worship within their communities. Our prayer is that God will use this training to restore relationships with Him, within families, and across communities.
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