Mareling began her journey with Empowerment International in 2009 when her mother visited the organization so that her then five-year-old...

January kicks off the new year and the new school year starts soon for students in Nicaragua. A new year is a fresh start, a new...

In collaboration with Teen Smart International, together we are implementing the third phase of the project Yo me empodero (I Empower...

Dorian, ten-year-old, is in the fifth grade and attends the local neighborhood public school. In his free time, he likes to play with his...

By: Maryann Hopkins In the past, we had considered how helpful it would be if there was a swimming program for the kids. Since so many...

By: Kathy Adams Empowerment International has been working in Nicaragua since 2005. True to our mission, we continue to see the majority...

By Anielka Hondoy, Program Assistant In 2013 Brenda Lacayo approached our home-visit team in rural Santa Ana. She had been living outside...

By Lisseth Potosme, Program Director We love it when our students lead by example. Seven of our students were recognized recently for...

By Lisseth Potosme, Program Director In Nicaragua, fluency in English is a powerful career and life enhancer. With the support of the...

By Jaime Gutierrez, Spanish Teacher Nicaragua, Nicaraguita... the most beautiful flower of my love!" - Luis Enrique Mejía Godoy The month...

By Lisseth Potosme, Program Director Just as COVID-19 has changed everyone's life around the world, it has changed how we operate today,...

By Marcia Miranda, EI Country Director Can you imagine being seated in a classroom, not understanding a single word? Or studying for...

Geylin, our Santa Ana tutoring leader, is an inspiration to her community. She is now in her 5th and final year of her Pharmacy studies....

The Bibliobus Bertolt Brecht is a mobile library that visits rural communities to promote the power of literacy. Brecht first arrived in...

One of the wonderful ways Empowerment International has shaped itself is by its multi-layered community of children, parents, volunteers,...

Adequate nutrition is essential, and a basic need, particularly during early childhood. It ensures physical as well as neurological and...

Shiny new black shoes, neat white shirts, and a new backpack are signs in our world of the new school year.

Our goal in-home visits and parent meetings is to instill the long-term benefits of education. Perla took it to heart and chose to return

Two great ways you can support our 309 students this December. Help children in the poorest communities in Granada have a happy holiday!

Food security during times of covid is key to the children's well being. Since June, we have distributed 4000 food and hygiene packages.