A gift from heaven: Ficohsa bank and World Vision distributed food packages in San Lorenzo

The food packages distributed by FICOHSA bank in partnership with World Vision Nicaragua to 101 families in San Lorenzo Boaco were regarded as a “gift from heaven.” This was part of the emergency response to the passage of Hurricane Julia in the zone.

Firstly, I feel grateful to our Lord Jesus Christ, to the brothers at FICOHSA bank and to you for having blessed us with this food It has been a ‘gift from heaven’ because you have no idea how the river flooded my house taking everything but, look how great is God because now, I have food to eat and share with my family,” stated Blanca Alvarado, aged 60.

The 101 food packages distributed by Ficohsa bank to World Vision Nicaragua were the result of an initiative undertaken by its Corporate Social Responsibility department, in which the bank’s employees, driven by their desire to help affected families, raised funds to purchase food items.

“Our employees contributed to this initiative donating their holidays or g iving an amount that was deducted from their payment. The excitement of our employees for being part of this noble cause was observed in this invitation. They even brought themselves to take food packages to the drop-off center where they were received by World Vision Nicaragua with whom we have been working over the last two years. They are our partner when bringing aid to those places we cannot reach,” stated Betania Alaniz, Coordinator of the Corporate Social Responsibility department at Ficohsa bank.

On December 23rd, the food packages were distributed to target communities including El Sinchal, Miramontes, San Antonio, Rosa Cerda and Germán Pomares in San Lorenzo municipality. Food packages included:

16

Pounds of red beans

13.2 12.6 2

Pounds of white rice

8.8

Pounds of cornstarch

Pounds of white sugar

80gr. Butter bars

5 3

Sardine cans Liters of (cooking) oil

2

400gr. Salt bags

1 1

Large loaf of whole wheat bread

Packaging for storing butter

The households that received this donation were selected by the personnel and volunteers of World Vision Nicaragua in the zone. Considering that it was a humanitarian donation, beneficiaries were selected according to their level of need.

“As an humanitarian aid organization, we are called upon to serve families during emergency situations, and since late September our organization has been distributing food and hygiene packages for families affected by Hurricane Julia; however, thanks to the support of FICOHSA bank we have reached 101 additional households,” stated Estela Medina, Specialist in Corporate Funds at World Vision Nicaragua.

World Vision is a Christian relief and humanitarian organization with presence in over 90 countries worldwide. In Nicaragua, it has over 30 years of experience, time in which it has provided assistance during disasters caused by hurricanes Juana, Mitch, Felix, Iota and Eta, including the Masaya’s earthquake, and the recent Covid-19 pandemic.

Currently, through its three programs, it supports eight departments, 500 communities, and directly it supports 34,309 children and adolescents.

34,309 children in 500 Communities and neighborhoods in Nicaragua