Access to education is the doorway to opportunity; when a child can reach a school, they can reach their potential.
COLEGIO AMPARO
A Beacon of Hope Along the Kurinwás River
When Colegio Amparo opened its doors in February 2022, it marked the beginning of a new chapter for families in eight river communities of Nicaragua’s Wawashan Reserve. What began as a dream has become a thriving, faith-based learning community—offering free, quality education where none existed before.
As the only school within a 4-hour boat ride to provide both primary and secondary education, Colegio Amparo now serves more than 250 students, including 32 adult learners who attend Saturday classes. Two dedicated “school bus boats” travel the Kurinwás River daily, giving students from distant villages the opportunity to study, dream, and build a better future.
In partnership with Nicaragua’s Ministry of Education, Amparo is transforming the story of education in this region. Where once over 30% of children left school before completing Grade 6, today hundreds are discovering new possibilities through learning. Each year the school grows with its students—adding a new grade level—and in 2026, we will celebrate our first graduating class of secondary students.
ENFOQUE ÚNICO DE LA EDUCACIÓN
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Nos complace ser una escuela que tiene un enfoque único en nuestra entrega. En Amparo entendemos que el ambiente y la motivación de los estudiantes afecta su capacidad de aprender._cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_
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Nos esforzamos por crear una comunidad cálida, acogedora e interactiva dentro del salón de clases, donde los estudiantes pueden interactuar y compartir ideas mientras se sienten seguros y respetados.
