Project Nicaragua
Many Buckeyes use their time and talent to help others around the world. One particular place that has received a variety of support efforts from the Ohio State community is Nicaragua. Project Nicaragua at Ohio State is a student organization and one chapter of a national nonprofit that operates across the United States. The main focus of Project Nicaragua at Ohio State is the Rancho Grande Initiative, where the organization works to develop a destitute region through promoting health, expanding education, creating economic empowerment and researching nutrition. Rancho Grande is a rural, impoverished community in Northeast Nicaragua that was devastated by the recent bankruptcy of local coffee plantations. It now faces high rates of malnutrition, limited career opportunities and no option for higher education among children and young adults.
The Ohio State chapter collaborates with a community-based non-profit, Amor en Acción, to target these issues through work with Amor en Acción’s agricultural and technical school Escuela Tierra Prometida, two feeding centers for children and other developing community projects. Project Nicaragua at Ohio State meets every week as a group to develop projects, curriculum and fundraising ideas. Members of the group take trips to Nicaragua twice a year to implement these projects. Currently, Project Nicaragua is working on advanced curriculum along with distance teaching, small business development and public health development through a variety of projects and community outreach.
Don’t miss the 2015 Project Nicaragua Euchre Tournament TONIGHT! The event is in the Great Hall Meeting Room from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be a cash prize, free food and undoubtedly a great time. All proceeds from the event go to the kids and families of Rancho Grande. The event costs $5 per person and teams consist of two people. We hope to see you there!
You can check Project Nicaragua at Ohio State out on social media on Facebook, Twitter (@ProjectNicAtOSU) and Instagram (@projectnic_osu).