The Rev Francisco Ramirez, (Chico), is Darling’s husband, and is a pastor in Managua. He is responsible for all the spiritual work in the communities, including Bible studies and Christian Growth groups, etc. He is the CHE master trainer in agro-ecology.  His background, personally and by training, is in agriculture, and his and his wife’s (Darling) small property will be featured in the Samaritan’s Purse Canada (SPC)/CHE conference in August to inspire attendees to make the absolute most of any space they have available to them.

He is assisted by his stepson, Andres Mayorga, who is responsible for coordinating with the SPC Small Animal Project, originated by CHE Nicaragua.

Both Chico and Andres are busy preparing classes. At this time they are more than usually focussed on preventive health due to a flu epidemic, as well as chronic diseases affecting children…… For example, how to prepare well for the rainy season, and how to stay healthy during wet and dry seasons.

Karla Bucardo is an attorney. As part of the central CHE team, she works with the Ministry of the Interior web portal, entering all financial details, especially that which relates to foreigners.

Maria Felix Centeno, of course, represents the CHE Association. As the president, the government may call at anytime requesting her to appear at one of their offices. . She is also occcupied with government relations and information sharing. In addition, Maria Felix is participating in the work with the new communities near Chinandega, which are an example of the multiplication principle of CHE at work, since there has been CHE presence in Chinandega for over 20 years. There are 90 families who are members of a savings group called Successful Families. They are also participating in the Small Animal Project.

Maria Felix worked in a bank for 10 years before coming to the CHE association. She helped with CHE book-keeping as a volunteer before leaving the bank.

Kate Reyes is a young journalism graduate, who works with the CHE Association Spanish website (asociaciónecsnicaragua.com) and the Partnership in Hope site, partnershipinhope.org in English. Kate also records testimonials, and documents activities with photos, and videos.