Friends of Esquipulas

04/21/2022

This Earth Day, support our friends in Nicaragua who live with the effects of climate change by Maria Price, Friends of Esquipulas Board Member

An informative and challenging article compiled from interviews with technicians in Esquipulas working with the Nutrition and Organic Vegetables projects. "To our family members in Nicaragua, climate change is not about the future. The effects are being felt right now. To learn more about the realities of climate change, and understand how Friends of Esquipulas can stand in solidarity with our Nicaraguan family, seven farmers shared their current observations, their fears and hopes for the future, and their ideas about how to best combat the effects of a changing climate."

Read it or download a PDF here

http://www.friendsofesquipulas.org/updates-and-reports/this-earth-day-support-our-friends-in-nicaragua-who-live-with-the-effects-of-climate-change

02/19/2021

Earlier this morning, Dianna Ortiz, OSU, our friend and colleague, passed away after a short illness. As anyone who ever encountered Dianna knows, she was an extraordinary person. We have lost a me…

12/03/2020

Mark your calendars, starting 12/7, if you mention Friends of Esquipulas when you make a purchase at Just Creations, Friends of Esquipulas will receive 15% of the sale. This opportunity will last until Saturday 12/12. I know many of us are shopping any way we can remotely and Just Creations has little elves (I heard it on NPR, so it has to be true) to help with virtual shopping. Curb side pick up is an option. Note: on line shopping is not included in this event. Just Creations is at 2722 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

11/18/2020

From Marlon Obando Solano

Hurricane Iota caused extensive damage throughout the municipality of San Loren… Amy Shelton needs your support for Emergency Hurricane Relief for San Lorenzo

11/04/2020

Praying for our friends.

: el huracán avanza por nuestro país y las proyecciones previstas indican que afectará de manera directa a 35 comunidades. ⬇️⬇️

03/14/2020

Our annual Solidarity Supper fundraiser on March 22 has been cancelled. Stay tuned for a virtual fundraiser instead! Thanks to all for your support! Stay in solidarity with those already hurting in this world as they deal with another huge obstacle.

02/24/2020