Climate Action with CEPAD
September 2024

Climate change is a justice issue
Those with the least political and economic power (especially women and girls) and the least responsibility for the changing climate are affected the most. Join us to hear how our partner, CEPAD, is working with women and rural communities in Nicaragua to build sustainability and climate resilience.

Find out about how our Climate Fellowship Programme is supporting 12 young women across Central America and Mexico as they bring hope through local action in the face of the climate emergency and hear their stories.

With Emily Reyes, Joel Rodriguez and Cairo Cortez from CEPAD in Nicaragua.
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London
Sunday 22nd September, 11am

St James’s Piccadilly
197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

Come and hear CEPAD team members speak at St James’s Eucharist Service from 11am to 12:30pm. Then join us for a simple lunch at 1pm as we hear more about CEPAD’s work in Nicaragua and Amos Trust’s Climate Fellowship programme.

Directions | Website
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Scotland
Monday 23rd September, 7pm

Greenock, Inverclyde
Greenock, Inverclyde in Scotland. Join us at 7pm for an intimate evening with the CEPAD team hosted by an Amos supporter. Email [email protected] for more details and to book your place.
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Northumberland
Wednesday 25th September, 7pm

Rothbury (Nr. Morpeth)
Venue TBC

Email [email protected] for more details and to book your place.
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Manchester
Thursday 26th September, 1pm

Ascension Church, Hulme
282 Stretford Road, Manchester M15 5TQ

Rising Tides
CEPAD will be speaking at an afternoon of reflection and workshops as part of Climate Justice Week in Manchester. Join us from 1pm – 5:30pm at Ascension Church, Hulme. Please note that the event will be followed by a meal and performance. Please visit the Ascension Church website for more details.

Directions | Website
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Leeds
Friday 27th September, 12:30 – 2pm

All Hallows Church
24 Regent Terrace, Leeds LS6 1NP in the chapel meeting room.

Feel free to grab some lunch from Rainbow Junktion zero food waste cafe at All Hallows or bring your own. Please email [email protected] for more details.

Directions | Website
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Cambridge
Sunday 29th September, 10:30am

St Paul’s Church
Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 1JP

Join us to hear the CEPAD team speak at St Paul’s Cambridge from 10:30am.

Directions | Website
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St Albans
Sunday 29th September, time TBC

St Mary’s Church
Hemel Hempstead Road, Redbourn, St Albans AL3 7NL

Join the congregation of St Mary’s Redbourn to hear from CEPAD followed by a simple supper and a brief time of worship. This will be a ticketed event (link to follow). Please email [email protected] for more information.

Directions | Website
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Emily Reyes — Executive Director, CEPAD

Born on 1st September, 1991, Emily completed her high school education in 2008 and holds a degree in business administration, specialising in accounting and human resources and applied psychology.

Her career began as an administrative assistant at Radio CEPAD after which she advanced to become the administrative and financial director at CEPAD in 2016. Emily enjoys reading and learning about technology and is deeply committed to her family and work.

Emily says, “I am very excited to travel to the UK. It is my first trip, and I want to strengthen relationships with the Amos Trust team and friends. I am excited to share the work of CEPAD during the tour.”

Joel Rodriguez — Regional Director, CEPAD

Having studied computer science, veterinary studies and agriculture, Joel joined the CEPAD team in 2006. He oversees the Teustepe office and works with the 7 communities that Amos Trust supports.

Joel has accompanied us on our last few supporter trips to Nicaragua, introducing us to the communities and getting us working on digging wells and micro dams. He visited the UK in 2016, and we are delighted to have him back. He loves playing baseball with his children. 

Joel writes, “I am excited to return to the UK, meet with friends old and new, and, of course, have fish and chips again!”

Cairo Cortez — Volunteer Intern Coordinator, CEPAD

Cairo Cortes has a background in business but has dedicated his career to working with humanitarian relief organisations since 2011. Two years ago, he joined CEPAD, where he has greatly enjoyed being part of the team. At CEPAD, Cairo values the holistic empowerment of communities through training, with a focus on families and the crucial role women play in community development.

Cairo says, “I love being part of the staff here. I love the fact that through our training, we empower our communities holistically. We work with families, and women have a key role in community development. This will be my first time in the UK, and I am eager to learn about your culture — films, music, etc. I can’t wait to be there and learn from the UK and its people.”