Education is fundamental to all of the CDCA’s projects
Some our staff are experts in many fields, some are not; but when a skill is need in – for example – agronomy, management, computer skills, marketing, teaching English as a second language, or accounting, then the staff looks to build connections between people who do have those skills with those who want to learn.
Educational “Charlas”
What good is health care if people do not know how to stay healthy within the constraints of poverty; do not know what is going on with their own bodies and their children’s bodies; do not know how to plan their families or prevent diseases?
The Nueva Vida Clinic has a network of 30 lay health promoters who attend monthly classes and keep their ears open to the needs of their communities. With their insight and advice, the clinic staff knows what is needed and then organizes classes, support groups, and solicits experts to help them learn more and take better control of their health.
Poor people need more than just people who will teach.
They need people who will listen to their needs,
and will also stand with them as advocates for a more just world, and share their resources with them. As a result of this important need, the CDCA teaches people from wealthier countries about poverty in poorer nations, especially Nicaragua. We do this through hands-on experiences and sharing through newsletters, blogs and social media.