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Nuevas Esperanzas provides practical and technical assistance to communities in Nicaragua as they seek to establish sustainable livelihoods which lift them out of poverty and encourages transformational development at all levels of society. We work at the following four strategic levels:

Local

We implement long-term development programmes in marginalised and vulnerable communities in the Department of León.  Through these programmes we aim to model integrated development, addressing social, spiritual, economic and environmental needs in a holistic manner. In this work we generally act as the lead agency, maintaining regular contact with beneficiary communities and other stakeholders.

Regional

We provide technical expertise to other organisations on the Pacific side of Nicaragua to support their long-term development programmes.  In this work we act as a consultancy and may also implement short-term projects in partnership with other agencies which have established long-term relationships with beneficiary communities.

National

We respond to emergency situations in any part of Nicaragua as required, providing solutions to meet water and sanitation needs.

International

We promote ecumenical cooperation in development in churches and Christian organisations, both in Nicaragua and in donor nations. 

The specific areas in which we provide practical and technical assistance include:

Water and sanitation engineering

Design and installation of rainwater harvesting systems

Spring protection

Well design and drilling supervision

Design and installation of water distribution systems

Installation of emergency water supply systems

Water treatment

Latrine construction 

Hygiene promotion

Environmental science

Meteorological data collection and analysis

Hydrogeological assessments

Physico-chemical and bacteriological analysis of water

Groundwater contamination investigations (arsenic, pesticides)

Flood risk assessments

Environmental Impact Assessments

Geographical Information Systems (mapping, analysis)

Civil engineering

Surveying (with total station & differential GPS)

Cut and fill design

Drainage design

Dewatering

Building design and construction

Ferrocement water tank construction

Construction of mountain tracks

Slope stabilisation and erosion control (retaining walls, gabions)

Agroecology

Agricultural extension work (tropical hillside farming)

Mapping of forest fires

Reforestation

Fruit production

Organic gardening

Integrated pest management

Drip irrigation

Beekeeping

Marketing for small-scale producers

Social development

Participatory Rural Appraisals

Sociological research

Advocacy (land rights)

Conflict resolution

Gender mainstreaming and capacity building for women

Ecumenical formation and capacity building for churches

Participatory training

Project management

Needs assessments

Project design and logical frameworks

Grant-writing

Logistics (procurement, supply, transport)

Financial accounting and reporting

Monitoring and evaluation