Viva Nicaragua! Center for Social Justice and Cultural Understanding

Exciting News: Our Project Selected for the UNHCR Inclusive Community Grant!: https://vn-center-for-social-justice.myfreesites.net/blog

The Areneros of Upala : https://vn-center-for-social-justice.myfreesites.net/blog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLUTbPbHnuU

The sand workers of Upala have a long tradition of extracting sand from the Zapote River. Using only shovels, buckets and boats, this activity has been an integral part of the Upaleña culture and the local economy, supporting more than 60 families, some of whom have worked in the River for more than 40 years. However, the recent ban on artisanal extraction, while concessions are granted to companies that use machinery, has generated deep frustration among the sand workers and the people of Upala. The disparity in treatment between local sand workers and companies, in a region with few job alternatives, highlights an injustice that could aggravate the economic and social situation in the community. The situation highlights the urgent need to find solutions for sand workers and their families.

Bridging Global Challenges: Sustainable Development Goals, Inclusivity, and Migration

Personal Growth and Global Learning: https://vn-study-abroad-in-costa-rica.myfreesites.net/blog

World Refugee Day Call to Action

Explore Your Global Roar in COSTA RICA with College of Nursing and good friends from Viva Nicaragua! Center for Social Justice and Cultural Understanding The travel dates for this program are May 7th - 15th. Scholarship funds available for all participants. This program is open to nursing and non-nursing students: https://studyaway.pnw.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=10502

Play day! Kid's Club for Nicaraguan migrant and refugee children in the Zona Norte. Play is essential to children. It is like love ❤️ sunshine 🌞 and broccoli 🥦 all juiced together ❤️ #vnabroadisvivanicaragua #crossculturallearning #servicelearning #experientiallearning #volunteer #ally #ethicalstudyabroad #play

Community.

students learn about the efforts of Amigos del Ambiente to promote socio-economic integration for Nicaraguan and Costa Rican families. We also enjoyed amazing homemade empanadas, frescos naturales, and agua de p**a.

This is community.

PURPOSE.

One word check out for Migration, Social Justice, and Health Equity Program.