Life is always difficult in Nicaragua, in ways that most of us in the U.S. cannnot understand or imagine. Since April, however, life has been especially difficult due to political unrest which has caused a significant downturn in an already poor economy. Every day I find myself worrying about this...
Karina is a 19-year old Nicaragua woman. She grew up in Palacaguina and was an early beneficiary of our Smiling School Kids program whereby for $80 per year American sponsors provide children with school supplies, a backpack, shoes, and a school uniform. Karina was 12-years old when she was...
In March of 2018, the founder of Team Finish Strong, Vince Schmidt, sent an email to the team making everyone aware of 516Now and their Nicaraguan ministry headed up by Scott Votey. I took Vince’s advice and prayed about this opportunity to serve the Lord. After some prayer and a little research,...
Several years ago, I was invited to speak to the fifth grade at Spartanburg Day School, where I worked at the time, about my experiences in Nicaragua. The students were studying foreign cultures and wanted to learn more about this country. These inquisitive students had many questions but were...
Our month in Nicaragua has been very memorable. This month has been so amazing and full of happiness thanks to the people of Palacaguina. We have laughed, made memories, and have friends that will last a lifetime. We have worked alongside many different people in the community. We are eleven...
This past month in Palacaguina has been incredible because we were in mission with 516 Now. Our hosts, through this ministry, have helped us immerse ourselves into their community and create life long bonds with the people. We were given the opportunity to work in a school, help with construction...
This group will help with the organization for the 2020 Smiling School Kids school year and will be working on a construction project.
It is almost impossible to describe how the relationship between 516 Now and Adventure in Mission has led to bless the entire city of Palacaguina and its communities. This ministerial relationship has been going on for more than seven long years. This next month of September for a month 15...