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NICARAGUA INSIGHT TRIP

Seeing the Real Nicaragua

Nicaragua is home to great beauty and passion. This Central American country possesses the natural beauty of both Pacific and Caribbean coasts, majestic volcanoes and a rich culture best known for its marimba music and warm hospitality.

Nicaragua’s economy is primarily focused on the agricultural sector. Despite ongoing effects of the Contra War in the 1980s, several recessions and natural disasters, a new sense of pride and confidence is driving Nicaragua’s farmers and artisans toward progress. Even though Nicaragua remains one of the poorest countries in Central America, this sense of hope is

inspiring its youth to learn how to support their families by starting income-generating businesses.

To bolster this movement of hope, Opportunity launched the Nicaragua Community Economic Development Program in 2005 to assist with community development from within —building upon local assets and investing in local economies. Our programs provide both individual and community-level investments to address sustainable solutions for entrepreneurs, their families and their communities. Travel with us to experience firsthand how Nicaragua is being built up and renewed day by day.

Opportunity’s Impact in Nicaragua Students Served by the Community Development Programs:

180Farmers Working with Agriculture Program:

370

“ Everyone interested in the work of Opportunity International should

travel on at least one Insight Trip to truly understand the work of the organization. Meeting the clients and staff, while

experiencing the progress of our

clients, is invaluable.” Barbara Lupient, Insight Trip 2012

NICARAGUA4-7 DAYINSIGHT TRIP

The Opportunity Experience

DAY ONEArrive in Managua, Nicaragua, where

local Opportunity Staff will meet you

upon your arrival and take you to your

hotel in Granada for a good night’s rest.

DAY TWOJoin your fellow travelers for breakfast

before venturing off to visit Opportunity’s

work. Meet clients in Managua and

Masaya and witness Trust Group trainings.

After lunch, visit more clients in their

places of business.

DAY THREEVisit Opportunity’s agricultural program

to see how the work is transforming

lives and providing opportunities for

farmers and their families. Meet a family

on their farm for a glimpse of rural life in

Nicaragua. In the afternoon, spend time

at the La Laguna community leadership

initiative.

DAY FOURAt Emprendedor School, learn about an

innovative curriculum model designed

specifically for rural communities. Visit

artisan workshops and see beautiful,

handmade products that reflect

Nicaraguan culture and traditions.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONDAY FIVE–DAY SEVENTravel to Pelican Eyes Resort and

experience a stunning hillside location

and panoramic views of San Juan del

Sur and the ocean beyond. Enjoy water

activities and stroll along the beach

while visiting local communities.

Depart for home with wonderful memories,

lasting friendships and a renewed spirit as

you reflect on your role in Opportunity’s

work to end poverty.

Itinerary

At Opportunity International, we are passionate about transforming lives around the globe. We host Insight Trips so we can share with you, our supporters, the hope, gratitude and excitement we experience every time we are in the field with clients working hard to achieve their goals.

Insight Trips are safe, eye-opening and unforgettable adventures that are authentic to each host country. You’ll spend time with experts in the field and local hosts who know the culture inside and out—their personal perspective will give you

an intimate understanding of the culture and how we work alongside our clients to make significant and lasting changes. You’ll witness how our clients are rising out of poverty and transforming their lives.

So come journey with us. We take care of all the details to ensure you travel in good company to authentic and exquisite sights. It will be an adventure unlike any other—one that will change you forever.

For trip schedule, cost and registration, visit opportunity.org/insight

Growing up in a rural village without

electricity and walking four miles

each morning for a bucket of water,

Ana Acuña knows the ache of

poverty. Determined to provide a

brighter future for her children, Ana

secured a loan from Opportunity

International to supply building

materials for various infrastructure

projects in her community. As a

result of her hard work and passion

for community improvement, Ana

has broken free from poverty and

transformed her community in

the process. Together with her

neighbors, Ana has built a road,

installed electrical lines, dug a

well and reroofed the local library.

She now leads a team of elected

community members who maintain

the building projects and develop

innovative ideas to further enrich

their village.

ANA’S STORY

Discover more at opportunity.org

Opportunity International800.793.9455

Opportunity International provides access to savings, small business loans, insurance and training to nearly 5 million people working their way out of poverty in the developing world. Clients in over 20 countries use these financial services to start or expand a business, provide for their families, create jobs for their neighbors and build a safety net for the future.

Opportunity International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and serves all people regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or gender.

© 2014 Opportunity International

VisionOur vision is a world in which all people have the opportunity to achieve a life free from poverty, with dignity and purpose.

MissionBy providing financial solutions and training, we empower people living in poverty to transform their lives, their children’s futures and their communities.

MotivationWe respond to Jesus Christ’s call to love and serve the poor. We seek to emulate the Good Samaritan, whose compassion crossed ethnic groups and religions. We serve all people regardless of race, faith, ethnicity and gender.

Values Commitment to our clients and their transformation.

Humility a spirit of serving in all that we do.

Respect 360 degrees of consideration and teamwork.

Integrity living our values with transparency and consistency.

Stewardship accountability, innovation, and urgency.

Transformation our ultimate goal in ourselves and others.

MethodWe support local microfinance organizations that provide innovative financial solutions to empower people, create jobs and build vibrant communities.• We create innovative partnerships to provide complementary services to our clients.• We seek to impact the lives of our

clients, staff and supporters.• Our products, services and training enable clients to develop

businesses, to save and to insure against an uncertain future.

• We strengthen and influence value chains to benefit our clients, connect them to viable markets and drive economic progress.