Among the tropical beauty of the southwest coast of Nicaragua lies great need. Just minutes away from town or your favorite beach small neighborhoods of extreem poverty exist,  Although the government is prioritizing poverty relief and making good strides other groups and individuals step in to help the effort. In San Juan del Sur there are a number of organizations that serve the community in various ways. These groups provide much needed projects and ongoing programs in crucial areas like education, health, economic development, water and sanitaion to name a few.
Those involved in these efforts create lasting bonds with the locals and enrich their experience in Nicaragua. Everyone wins. To donate or volunteer (or both) here is some contact info:

Biblioteca Publica y Movil   Tel: 2568-2041   janem101@aol.com
Fundacion A. Jean Brugger   Tel: 2563-7000   info@fundacionajbrugger
Comunidad Connect   Tel: 2568-2731   info@comunidadconnect.org
Barrio Planta Project   Tel: 505 8452 0119   info@barrioplantaproject.org
Rotary Club   Tel: 2568-2041   nicabbq@gmail.com