Amigos for Christ
Transforming Life in Nicaragua
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The need in Nicaragua is great; it’s the second poorest country in the western hemisphere. In Nicaragua, kidney disease kills more people each year than in any other nation. Most children don’t finish the sixth grade. Skin disease, parasites, and respiratory disease run rampant. Improved health and family life are impossible to achieve alone, yet hope remains. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with Nicaraguan neighbors to bring clean water, healthcare, education, and economic opportunity to rural communities in need.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Community Leadership
Developing community leaders to change their own community is at the very core of what we do. We bring leaders together to share ideas, learn strategies, and to inspire hope in the future of their community.
Water & Sanitation
WATER SYSTEMS
We have learned that wells are not enough. We bring water to each family’s home to ensure access to clean, abundant water. Each family connection is complete with a water meter.
MODERN BATHROOMS
Stop the cycle of parasites and diarrhea, the leading cause of death for kids under 5 in Nicaragua.
Health
PREVENTIVE CARE
Local families model healthy behavior to neighbors. We are committed to building lasting community relationships and working alongside local Nicaraguans to teach families proper hygiene and sanitation habits.
CLEAN AIR KITCHENS
Affordable kitchens that feature a smokeless stove and a tiled food preparation area can prevent sickness and disease caused by unhealthy food preparation conditions.
Education
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
In rural Nicaragua, 67% of primary school-aged kids do not complete the 6th grade. Children are often too busy working to provide for their families or gathering water to attend school. Health issues, long commutes or unattractive schools all contribute to low attendance. We are committed to making it possible for 100% of school-age children in Nicaragua to attend class.
BUILDING SCHOOLS
We are committed to ensuring all children have access to an education. After evaluating communities, building a school may be the best option to ensure children are receiving an education. We build model schools where attendance and knowledge are top priorities.
Economic Development
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Almost 30 percent of Nicaraguan families in the country live in poverty. Our programs are designed to increase income to $15 a day. Micro credit loans and animal ownership are the way forward.
ANIMAL OWNERSHIP
Families receive capital in the form of chickens or pigs. Extra eggs or animal offspring can be sold to provide income, and eating eggs or meat improves nutrition.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Charity Navigator Four Star Recognition 2017
Charity Navigator Four Star Recognition 2018
Charity Navigator Four Star Recognition 2019
Charity Navigator Four Star Recognition 2020
Charity Navigator Four Star Recognition 2021
Charity Navigator Four Star Recognition 2022
External reviews
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Amigos for Christ has Two Big Goals:
1. Increase the number of people we serve in rural Nicaragua by 10% each year.
2. Facilitate a mission experience that encourages transformational growth for 2,000 people each year.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Amigos for Christ has Three Strategies:
1. Dedicated Team - Build a Team of All-Star Staff and Volunteers to Execute our Plan.
2. Planning - Create and Execute the following plans: Plan 7; Partnerships Plan; Fundraising Plan and Communications and Marketing Plan.
3. Evaluate - Beneficiary Perfect System; Mission Experience Feedback; Team Evaluations; and Various Other Metrics
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Amigos for Christ has a team of individuals that facilitates leadership, water, health, education and economic development in rural Nicaraguan communities. Our mission is to serve, so that Christ becomes more visible. We are able to have a profound impact in Nicaragua thanks to generous donors who have a heart for transformation.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
See our Annual Report and Quarterly highlights that are on our website: https://amigosforchrist.org/amigosresults/
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Amigos for Christ
Board of directorsas of 10/27/2023
Mr. Richard Hach
Linda MacLean
Board Treasurer
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable