My Nonprofit Reviews

I have been involved with the Cantera organization since 1998. I have personally witnessed the effectiveness of their programs in serving Nicaraguan youth. On my recent visit in August 2014, I was able to see the fruits of the program as I re-connected with young adults I originally met many years ago who had just become engaged with the program back then. Over this 14 year span, they have grown and matured and become community leaders. They continue to be engaged with Cantera and give back so much to the youth who are now involved. This demonstrates the effectiveness of Cantera's programs over time and that the model of popular education it embraces really works. If Cantera was only a youth program, it would still be a wonderful charity to support, however, IT IS SO-OO-OO MUCH MORE! It provides community health programs, rural assistance programs, leadership development programs, spiritual development, women's programs, and programs to combat violence. If we had an organization is the U.S. that did half of the things that Cantera does, it would cost billions of dollars to operate. Yet, this Nicaraguan-led organization continues to do the most unbelievable work, making every penny donated count. I think it is very important that the Cantera organization is organized and led by Nicaraguans who know the needs of the people, what works best, and understand the reality of the situation. The Friends of Cantera provides fundraising support to Cantera and financial accountability to donors. A donation made through Friends of Cantera will help ensure the continuation of the amazing work Cantera is doing in Nicaragua.

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