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Thanks to all who helped make the 2009 Granada Getaway Raffle a success
And congratulations to this year's winner, James DeLong of Washington state!

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See Donna Tabor's blog for the latest updates from Granada

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by linking volunteers, concerned consumers and committed global citizens with young people, women and farmers in small communities in Central America.

Since 1992, we have been building new hope by working to reduce poverty through education and small business development, renewing hope and rebuilding lives in Central America. Read on!

Building New Hope's mission and value statement describes our purpose and our values.

Innovative Projects

Through Puedo Leer (I Can Read), the first free lending library in Granada and community reading programs, we are bringing the love of reading to the children of Nicaragua.

News from Nicaragua

Oscar Lopez of Cafe Chavalos participates in volunteer mission to El Salvador... read more!

Farewell, Raul

Raul Planas, a music teacher from Spain, began Rhythm in the Barrios to bring the beauty and love of music to countless Nicaraguan children and families. The program has grown to include nine rural schools with 51 teachers, reaching more than 600 children. While Raul is irreplaceable, he has ensured that RIB will continue in his leave.