NICARAGUA PODCAST EPISODES
Chad Starkey, Founder of Surf-Fish-Serve (SFS), shows how to combine passions with global community service in Nicaragua. Engage in surfing, food distributions, home-building, and supporting school children. Join a Surf-Spanish-Service trip in January 2024 for an unforgettable experience. https://www.surffishserve.com
Introduced by Chad Starkey, Dylan Brown, a 3-time participant with Waves of Love and Surf-Fish-Serve, engages in service and surf trips to Nicaragua. As an avid surfer, he teaches local kids to surf and participates in activities like sports and learning, including food distributions for isolated elderly. Dylan emphasizes the humbling impact of receiving from those with the least, inviting others to join community projects and enjoy the beauty of Nicaragua in a January 2024 trip. https://www.surffishserve.com/
We’re venturing into another country - Nicaragua! Join us to hear about a world-renowned surfing town: Popoyo, where you can enjoy surfing, while serving in the community. Waves of Love provides ways to support the local community with food distributions, a library for educational projects, and sustainable agricultural projects. Most importantly, be a part of building relationships for ongoing impact. https://www.wavesoflove.org https://www.gardenofedenperma-ponics.com/
Hear the impact of last week’s episode - from the perspective of a ‘Waves of Love’ ( https://www.wavesoflove.org ) participant, Adam Brown. Learn how this organization partners with community members to address the most urgent, ‘felt’ community needs. You can also hear about sustainable agriculture and feeding programs, as well as participating in food deliveries for the elderly and supporting children in schools. Additionally, you can participate in a Spanish immersion program, while serving and surfing! Popoyo, Nicaragua is uniquely located for surfers and swimmers and the receptivity of the locals is heart-warming. https://www.gardenofedenperma-ponics.com/
GUATEMALA PODCAST EPISODES
Discover Make a Difference Now's recent projects in Guatemala as Theresa Grant, the Founder and Executive Director, shares about empowering young women through life-changing education programs. Learn how women are trained in marketing and encouraged to 'pay it forward.' Explore their impact and ripple effects. Join the conversation at https://www.gomadnow.org and https://www.gomadnow.org/visit-gutemala.
HONDURAS PODCAST EPISODES
Timna Varela, the Executive Director of PIER: Partners in Education Roatan, shares aspiring ways to bring quality education to the youth of the island. PIER offers reading, art and other afterschool programs for youth, as well as professional development for teachers. While enjoying the marvels of the underwater world, consider volunteering in their afternoon educational programs. Dive into the local culture. https://www.pierroatan.org
Following up on last week’s interview, you can hear more ways to Support Utila, through medical donations. Bring over-the-counter medical supplies in your suitcase or donate online through Amazon and they’ll take care of the rest! Visit a clinic while you’re on the island and see how easily your donation can make a substantial impact! @vagabondartist on TikTok; https://supportutila.org https://www.instagram.com/supportutila/
Join us to hear how Heath Miller, founded Support Utila, a nonprofit organization assisting a small island off the coast of Honduras. Heath had planned to move to Utila to take over the family resort: Coral View Beach Resort https://coralviewutila.com, but he had to pivot when the island shut down during the 2020 pandemic. While waiting, he started Support Utila, knowing some of the greatest needs would be getting food to the island. Listen to how this nonprofit has blossomed into addressing humanitarian, medical, and education needs. Donate a laptop, iPad, or cellphone to help with educational needs. https://supportutila.org
Ana Lucia Lopez, the National Coordinator of MarAlliance, works for the conservation of marine wildlife and their habitats. MarAlliance works globally and has been working in Honduras since 2015. Adventure to Roatan, a world-class dive spot, and participate in reef preservation and marine life protection, while learning about endangered species. Be a part of an exchange program with the University of Honduras, as a student or professor in the field of marine biology and/or tourism. https://maralliance.org