| Fire Trucks from Wisconsin arrive to Nicaragua | |
A very special thanks to the W/NP Firefighters United Coordinators, Dr. Brad Martin & Jaime Delgado, Ken Hundemer with the Denton Operations, Dori Pelley SFC and the entire crew from the US Air Force, and of course most importantly Admiral Denton.
 
"This shipment shows that the well-being of the Nicaraguan people is still our primary concern and carries a substantial message of U.S. solidarity and support for the Nicaraguan people...Thank you (Admirnal Denton) for what you have done for our country and for your profound sacrifices, but as well for the continuing contributions you make every time one of our DOD aircraft touch down with a load of donated equipment or goods for those most in need. Through your sponsorship of the innovative and transformational Denton Amendment during your time in the Senate, the world is a much better place for millions." - Kirk Dahlgren, USAID
More photos posted on the W/NP Facebook page: Click here
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Very special thanks to Ministry Healthcare in Stevens Point for sharing their items from the Women and Infants Center - they are being put to good use!
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| 2011 Grand Prize Bike/Hike Winners |  |
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Learning Center Graduations | |
On Saturday November 26 the graduation of 65 students took place at the Managua Office, where classes never stopped during the year and still continue. Right now I donīt count on the specific number per skill, but the skills students got diplomas about were Advanced Jewelry, Knitting, Smocking and the courses supported by the Dominicanīs; the Bakery and Advanced Dress Making classes. Doņa Angelica was honored as the oldest Coordinator of The LCs in Nicaragua. - Isabel
Itīs incredible how exciting is for women getting a diploma that will provide them job opportunities. Doņa Emilia from the community of San Antonio came early this day with a very nice outfit and hair cut ready to receive her award from Petronila.
 As we were taking just group pictures, Lea from the community of Los Cedros asked us to please take a picture of her with her diploma.
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| Annual Fund Drive | |
I have never witnessed more of a "team effort" than what happens day in and day out at Wis/Nic Partners.
One of my "to do's" is to listen to Hillary Clinton's book tape I picked up several years ago, "It Takes a Village To Raise a Child." I suspect the theory is much the same as the operation of W/NP, meaing without active participation from a mulitude of sources and directions, the depth of quality and all that takes place simply would not exist to the extent we know it today.
W/NP has many effective programs/projects and this happens through the generosity of very caring and compassionate people. 90% of our income is personal donations.
Thank you for taking the time to consider a gift as 2011 comes to a close.
Best wishes for a Blessed Holiday Season, Amy Click here for AFD letter |
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More Learning Center activities and events | |
Los Cedros
Doņa Angelica called this reunion a musical presentation from her music class which was amazing to see how those kids played the guitar and the keyboard. This should make all of you proud of your valuable efforts and support youīve given to the LC in Los Cedros. -Isabel
 
Herlinda Lopez
This was the activity I attended today at Herlinda Lopez Learning Center. It was good to hear from them about the great visit Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton had this year and how proud they felt for her visit. - Isabel
 
Managua Office
The "Jewelry Summer Course" course is about making earrings, bracelets and necklaces. The students will also learn basic marketing skills and is for our Nica students on vacation, we started on Wednesday Nov. 23 with 9 girls and for sure more will join it on the next session. - Isabel
More photos from the Jewelry Class on Facebook
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| Scholarship programs |  Everything in my classes is going well in the last quarter of my career. In the photo I am in the pharmacy where I am doing my preprofessional practice.I'm very happy because I am going to relate to the field where I will work. I am happy that you are proud of me and the effort I have made to reach my goal. You all have been my motor to always continue and to do everything with enthusiasm.
Ismara Diaz Garcia of Las Lagunas |
| Winter travel to Nicaragua | |
 January 9 - 18 Winter escape to Managua, Granada, Rivas and San Jual del Sur (2 spots left)
January 20 - 30 Eye Glass Project - fitting and distributing eye glasses in the community of Bluefields
February 12 -21 Learning Center Trek - great opportunity to see Boaco, Little Corn Island and Granada
March 10 - 18 Health Care Immersion in Managua, Juigalpa, San Juan del Sur and Granada
March 17 - 25 Cultural Tour to Buenos Aires, Esteli, Leon and Managua
Call or email wnp@uwsp.edu for information |
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Recent News Clips and Articles | |
One of the more unusual items in our last shipment is serving a good purpose, see pics below. Now the kids can go back to playing more ball instead of spending 1/2 hour each day, 5 days a week on cutting the grass for their baseball field. When they are done with the field, they start all over again from the other side, takes about 3 weeks to cut. - Jake
General clip about W/NP aired this week by
Brigette Burnett
NewsChannel 7, WSAW-TV
Anchor, Video Journalist, Producer
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| Opening Doors in 2012 | |
Phase IV of Opening Doors Program officially started Nov 28/11 with a business training day. Seven new Learning Centers participated plus 1 from a previous phase. Learning Centers are; Centro Solidaridad y Amistad - Las Lagunas/Boaco, Buenos Aires, Paraiso del Ticuantepe - Managua, Brazos de Amor - Managua, Gracias a Dios - Managua, San Gabriel/Valle Los Aburtos - Managua, Manos Solidarias -Rosita Mine, RAAN North Coast, and El Piņuelar, León.
Some of the areas focused on include: Clothing & shoe sale, sewing (garment construction), jewelry and hand crafts, bakery, cosmetic sale, food sale, medicine sale (this person is authorized by MINSA to sell certain medications in the community), piņata making and tamales, mini store, beauty, vegetables & fruit sale, groceries, sale of dairy products, food for cows, etc.
They all seemed very enthusiastic and positive regarding their interest in learning about small businesses so we hope it is a successful year for them. - Mirna
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| Holiday Gift Ideas |
Nicaraguan Coffee, jewelry, gift certificates and many other items that help to support our programs are available at the office. Please stop by our office or email us today for more information and ideas wnp@uwsp.edu. | |
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