2024 Amigos For Christ Water for Chinandega

Over the past 20 years, Amigos for Christ has established itself as one of the major participants in alleviating water and sanitation obstacles in the department of Chinandega, Nicaragua. In rural Nicaragua, 69% of families lack access to clean water in their homes. The direct consequence of this on a family’s health is dire. Parasitic infections, kidney disease, and chronic childhood diarrhea contribute to a lower life expectancy and make everyday activities like going to school and work very difficult. We are committed to changing this in rural Nicaragua so that families can live healthy, purpose-filled lives.

A typical mission trip week with Amigos Water for Chinandega includes:

• Saturday - travel day - Arrive in Managua, Nicaragua, and travel to Chinandega (2-3) hours.
• Sunday - local church and/or an opportunity to climb Cerro Negro volcano
• Monday & Tuesday - work with local Nicaraguans to provide water to a community (digging ditches, laying pipe, installing fixtures, etc)
• Wednesday - visit Amigos Academy, special activity in town
• Thursday - work with local farmers helping to improve their economic situation
• Friday - community work and/or turning on water celebration
• Saturday - travel home