CEPAD, the Council of Protestant Churches of Nicaragua is an organization composed of 70 denominations and churches in Nicaragua, focusing work on helping communities and individuals to be the principal actors in their own development.

CEPAD was founded in December 1972, just days after a strong earthquake destroyed Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, by Dr. Gustavo Parajon, a practicing medical doctor who called people to gather together in service to help the victims of the earthquake. Now, 40 years later, while the needs have changed over the decades CEPAD continues to be one of the strongest organizations working for the development of rural communities in Nicaragua.

WHERE YOUR SUPPORT GOES

Our model is one of accompaniment and empowerment, helping communities and individuals to use their talents and their own abilities to be the principal actors in their own development. It is a model that favors teaching over hand-outs and giving people the tools they need to sustain themselves and their families:

 

Where Your Support Goes

For more information on our direct work in Nicaragua, visit our What We Do page.