"The rain has failed for 3 years. The only working well is 4.5 km away and the river is dry. They say the water is polluted and we shouldn’t drink it, but what choice do we have?" Hipolito, Las Joyas, Nicaragua
Amos Climate Justice seeks to develop a greater understanding of how to support highly impoverished rural communities as they face the impact of climate change.
Over the next 5 years we will be supporting seven rural communities in Teustepe, Nicaragua through our long-term partner CEPAD – a vibrant community-led organisation working with communities to identify their needs and provide training and resources, equipping communities to become self-sustaining.
Their needs include access to electricity, water and healthcare; better roads, farming skills, leadership training, youth work and women’s economic development.
Join us and journey with the people of Teustepe.
Our range of resource and fundraising packs, blog posts, downloads and products have been produced to help you find out more about Amos Climate Justice.
“The greatest impact on my family has been an awakening; an understanding of managing community projects and being part of small businesses in my community.” Karin Joseph shares the story of one member of a rural community in Teustepe, Nicaragua, supported by Amos Trust.
Our second book of poetry, prose, creative writing and reflection is now available. ‘Seeds Of Hope: More Thoughts and Reflections from Amos Trust’ has contributions from Zena Kazeme, Arundhati Roy, Ben Okri, Cornel West, Angela Davis, Robert Cohen, Maya Angelou and our partner Abdelfattah Abusrour. “What a wonderful collection of writing — rich, deep, broad, funny, touching, angry, and, most importantly, encouraging.” Brian Eno — producer, musician, writer and artist.
Across Mexico and Central America, young women are leading the fight for climate justice — standing against deforestation, pollution, water scarcity and land seizure. In communities where patriarchal traditions make their voices harder to hear, they face isolation, threats and enormous challenges. But they refuse to back down.
We are now 3 years into our 5-year cycle of support for CEPAD's sustainable community development programme in Nicaragua. During this time we have talked a lot about ‘walking alongside’ these communities. Fresh from the last Amos visit, Katie Hagley writes about how the community of Teustepe is flourishing.
“When I come into Nicaraguan airspace I can feel my soul re-enter my body.” Those of you who’ve been there will resonate with those words of Nicaraguan author Gioconda Belli. I felt something similar when I returned there in February, co-leading the recent Amos trip.” Peter Bone shares his thoughts about his return visit to Nicaragua.
Amos Trust
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