03/06/2024
Photo op of members representing the cooperative at a Mother's Day celebration
Since 1984, strengthening human and community development through the exchange of people and ideas between Minnesota and León
Since 1984, Project Minnesota/León has supported community initiatives in León, Nicaragua, and fostered relationships and cultural exchange between the people of Minnesota and the people of León.
03/06/2024
Photo op of members representing the cooperative at a Mother's Day celebration
15/05/2024
It's official: the Cooperative COOPMEGAS received final certification! Congratulations!
16/09/2023
22/08/2023
What's for lunch? Another successful food fair sponsored by the cooperative.
04/08/2023
Co-op members put on a very successful "Feria" with food and games (the raffle was a big hit). The event made a profit and brought the community together.
13/07/2023
Great digital poster for the upcoming Food Fair and raffle. Sponsored by the new cooperatve.
23/05/2023
Garden Project participants received this plant to grow at home. What is it?
10/05/2023
After three training sessions, cooperative members in La Gallina are preparing the soil to plant vegetables. This new project is creating a local experimental garden to promote healthy eating.
09/03/2023
Community women completed a class to make a "chilero", commonly found on the dining table to spice up meals. Pickled carrots, cucumbers and ayote (squash)
08/02/2023
A group of Minnesotans recently traveled to Nicaragua and had the good fortune of meeting with members of the new cooperatve in La Gallina.
20/01/2023
Training the women of the newly formed cooperative how to manage their legal status, keep records/minutes, as well as the duties and rights of members.