Proyecto Barrilete

Proyecto Barrilete is a community house which provides children with free education, food and a safe space to sleep.

Unfortunately, with not enough funding and many children to take care of, maintaining the space is not easy.

When we entered, the children had just woken up from a nap. Maria, the director of Proyecto Barrilete, told us that day that she finished the last remaining food in the pantry for the children’s lunch and that she is not sure yet what she’s going to do for dinner. She says she often has them taking naps throughout the day to help them “forget their hunger.” Before we left, we made sure to provide them with enough groceries to last them at least a few weeks, along with a donation to help sustain her efforts.

If you ever find yourself in Guadalupe, León, please be sure to stop by this organization and help them out in any way possible.

You can learn more about Proyecto Barrilete here: https://journeynicaragua.org/social-projects/proyecto-barrilete/

You can also contact Maria directly via email: mariasarria29@yahoo.com

Below are portraits of a few of the children.