Founded in 2012
Neighbors to Nicaragua’s primary work is in Nueva Esperanza, a barrio (whose name means “new hope”) in one of Nicaragua’s poorest areas just south of Granada.
Who are we
Nicaragua is the second-poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. The heart of Neighbors to Nicaragua is the relationships we build in our day-to-day work. While we obviously strive – because we can – to connect the resources of the first-world to the third-world realities of those we serve, only some of our work is concrete: food, education, nutrition, vocational training and medical help. The best of what we do is simple human love: encouragement, belief in people’s potential, guidance and empowerment. Our best successes stem from acknowledging – and ultimately transcending – poverty by focusing on each person instead of each person’s circumstances. We are clear about this: Poverty doesn’t define a person. Keeping this at the forefront of our work, we deepen relationships and are richly nourished as a result.
Our team
A passionate and dedicated group of individuals united by a common purpose – making a positive impact on the world. Together, we form a cohesive force fueled by compassion and a shared commitment to creating a better tomorrow.
Chuck Selvaggio
Founder,
Executive Director
Maycól García
Director of
Nicaragua Operations
Isabel Duarte
Chef and
Maintenance Manager
Marvin Antonio
Aviles Rosales
Student Coordinator and Literacy Teacher
Amelia Isabel
Caraballo Arguello
Literacy and Remediation Teacher
Alba Jenny
Flores Carballo
Literacy and Remediation Teacher
Reyna Isabel
Potosme López
Literacy and Remediation Teacher
Fernando José
Gonzalez Andino
Security
David Eliezer
Gonzales Obando
Security
Justo Pastor
Gonzales Obando
Security
Claudia Marisol
Romero Sanchez
Assistant for Food Preparation and Maintenence
Board of Directors
Alison Warhol
Board Chairperson
Mike Keenan
Board Member
Michael Lucey
Board Member
Mary Jane Renzette
Board Member
Richard Root
Board Member
Rob Short
Board Member