Those of you that know me won't be surprised to hear that I jumped at the opportunity to travel to Central America to help children. Kids and Spanish speaking countries...what could be more fitting?! 

When I was a senior at U of O, I pretty much had no idea what I'd do after college. That was until I heard about the opportunity to become a teacher in a community that was in need of passionate, energetic, young people who were ready and willing to do whatever it takes to make an impact in the lives of children. Before I knew it, 5 years had passed and I had been teaching 6th graders in Harlem, relentlessly striving toward excellence in the classroom.

Now that I'm in Portland, my passion, energy, and relentless desire to impact the lives of children is still burning inside me. Not to mention, it's been a while since I've traveled to my favorite part of the world...Latin America.  

This experience is not one that my non-profit work can fully financially support. I would be touched if others would help me meet the financial requirement to travel to Nicaragua and volunteer at La Villa for 10 days. 

Thank you



Here's more about La Villa Esperanza:

https://vimeo.com/67691277


La Villa Esperanza is a home for at-risk, adolescent girls in Managua, Nicaragua. These girls face the threats of hunger, emotional distress, and sexual attack. By providing for these girls emotionally, spiritually, physically, and relationally, La Villa provides an opportunity for young women to break the cycle of generational poverty that they are often born into.

Hear The Cry partners with Forward Edge International who sends dozens of short-term mission teams to Managua every year. While the foundation of these trips are the girls at La Villa, each day while the girls are at schools the teams will go throughout the city on work projects. The hope for the Villa is not just that Jesus would radically impact these girls lives, but that He would also impact the girl’s families, the workers at La Villa, and the surrounding communities. Our teams get a chance to help make that impact by working alongside La Villa’s workers, spending time with the girls daily, and serving where there’s a need in Managua.