Nicaragua

SOS Children began working in Nicaragua in 1973 following the earthquake which destroyed the capital of Managua, building a community in Esteli in northwest Nicaragua about 150 km from the capital. There are now four communities, as well as numerous social welfare and educational projects which also benefit local communities. … more about our charity work in Nicaragua

A portrait of a child at Social Center Estelí, in…

Jul 29, 2009 08:25 AM
A portrait of a child at Social Center Estelí, in…

At the SOS Social Centre Estelí Este there is a 'mother scholarship programme'. It has been running since 2005, and aims to empower mothers from the communities and prevent child abandonment. Women who take part in the programme work at the social centre for six hours a day, taking care of children. For giving such care the mothers are paid a small remuneration and learn many different aspects of child care. They are also self-esteem seminars and various other courses on offer to make the learning complete.

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A portrait of a child at Social Center Estelí, in North Nicaragua.

At the SOS Social Centre Estelí Este there is a 'mother scholarship programme'. It has been running since 2005, and aims to empower mothers from the communities and prevent child abandonment.

Women who take part in the programme work at the social centre for six hours a day, taking care of children. For giving such care the mothers are paid a small remuneration and learn many different aspects of child care. They are also self-esteem seminars and various other courses on offer to make the learning complete.

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