A Group Shot of the Nicaragua Kids

In July 2005, while Kim hosted a short term mission group to Nicaragua, God provided an opportunity to partner with a Christian Organization desperately trying to meet the educational needs in a very poor barrio of Managua, Nicaragua. They visited a school in the slums of Managua and discovered the school of 140 children was closing due to lack of funds. The school is located in one of the most dangerous and poverty stricken areas of Managua, amongst a settlement of tiny shacks with about 3,000 people living in extreme poverty. Gangs rule the area so children are destined to join the gangs or risk harassment or even death. Education is the solution. The problem is that there are no schools - public or private - within walking distance for more than one thousand children living in the surrounding area.

The Kids putting on a play of the Americas

Fe Viva made a commitment to the school teachers and children. "We will keep the light shining and bring hope where there is no hope". Since this commitment was given, a daily feeding and nutrition program was started and 30 more students have been taken in. However, the need for a new facility is great. One thousand other children are still walking the streets, destined to join the gangs unless they are given the opportunity for quality education. To accomplish this great work, we ask others to partner together with Fe Viva and make a difference.

The vision is to build two Children's Homes and a Medical Clinic as well as a large school to replace the present overcrowded school. The plan is to purchase land - approximately two acres for $80,000 USD - and build a Bible School facility and Missions Compound, where short term mission groups can be housed while serving the community. We hope to raise support for this project as well as for construction of a Children's Home, Medical Clinic, and School.

Fe Viva's Bible School Director in Managua, Nicaragua is Julio Juron. He is also a pastor and supervisor of many churches there. He is a man of integrity and dedication to God's Great Commission.