Renaissance in Yorito: AHMEN Begins Sustainable Education

Everyone who has met Sergio over the years knows he is a mild man of smaller stature.  However, our physical characteristics do not define us.  Sergio is a giant among men for his persistence and wishes for his community.  AHMEN's Rio de Agua Viva team has been lucky over the years to count on Sergio's participation in our community empowerment workshops; however, it is Yorito that is the true lucky one.  Watch Sergio's interview below and learn about what makes this friend of mine so powerful.

Now that you know a little about Sergio, it is time for me to tell you something just as important.  AHMEN does not currently have volunteer team going to Yorito.  The people of Yorito want and need a yearly medical team and a regular group of educational volunteers to come teach organic gardening practices.  While, Sergio is a man that can make mighty things happen, it is together that we are the difference!

How can you help?

Sometimes Equity Involves Inviting Men to the Table

 

Equity isn't always one direction. When a group of all women community leaders train on the empowerment process, it is a male perspective increasing diversity in the group. Who is this lone man who has joined ACSI-Jutiapa? JOSÉ MERAZ!

Do you know whose voice is missing, whose voice would also illuminate the diversity of AHMEN's community empowerment program.  YOURS!  Sure, many people are already on the job, in the group, and receiving the feedback.  However, your unique experience would propel the sustainable development process even further.  Contact me today to learn how to join the momentum of change. Alone, we can spark change, but together, we are the difference.

Moving Parts are Moving: Río Team Recruiting

Happy New Year!

I don't want to scare you this close to Valentine’s Day, but I've got to tell you now that the Río team canoe is running out of seats.




And we need you to sign up fast!




Don't miss out on an opportunity to help us keep the team fee to a low $1000 per person. Join us June 1-8 to "teach the teacher" to the Youth and Women's Networks of Jutiapa and Nueva Armenia. Check out our schedule below:
June 1: Atlanta to Roatan Island (only $512 as of 2/4/24)
June 2: Ferry from Roatan to Mainland, Practice Lessons, Cultural Welcome Celebration
June 3-5: Community Development Lessons
June 6: AM Graduation and PM Ferry to Roatan
June 7: Fun in the Sun
June 8: Return Home

What will you be teaching, you might ask? Well, we are open to your suggestions but have some from your students as well:

-Microbusiness/Microloan

-Human Rights (Women and Children)

-Baking and Bake Sales

-Clean Water Culture from Kindergarten to the Retirement Home

-Water Safety and Lifeguarding

-Community Gardening and Compost

To sign up, you can send in your full team fee of $1000 or reserve your spot with a $100 deposit online at ahmen.org or send in a check made out to "AHMEN" with "Rio Team" on the "For" line and addressed to AHMEN/Andrea Nuss 287 Tommy Robinson Rd. Jasper, Al 35504.




Let's make this year's team the best one in ELEVEN years! Join us today to make a difference in helping local Hondurans build the country they want to see their grandchildren inherit. Together, we are the difference.