The Nicaragua Project

EL PUENTE: Capital to Bridge the Divide

SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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WORKING TOGETHER.....

United through 10 years of relationship and shared values



...a team in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

&

...a team in Caterina, Nicaragua





                                                      Mission Statement

Bridge the divide between wealthy and developing countries by providing capital, employment, and opportunities for cultural exchange. 


                                                               Goals

1. Use and create capital to work for social justice in developing countries 
   a. Establish local business(es) that contribute to the community and provide economic growth
   b. Develop a non-profit organization in the U.S. (with a Nicaraguan advisory group) to provide initial governance
   c. Profit will be reinvested in the focus country.

2. Contribute to economic & social justice through local efforts in the developing countries.     
   a. Build & operate hotel/hostel/timeshare in Nicaragua 
   b. Provide employment opportunities, including those for women seeking independence from domestic violence

3. Provide opportunities for cultural exchange/dialogue 
   a. Offer a cultural immersion experience with potential educational component 
   b. Develop university links to Nicaragua for foreign exchange 
   c. Develop local cultural center

4. Build & maintain environmentally friendly structures

5. Evaluate model for replication in future in other areas / countries