Bainbridge makes a difference on Ometepe | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Published 7:46 am Saturday, February 21, 2015

To the editor:

It is with sincere gratitude, after just returning from our sister island Ometepe in Nicaragua, that I am writing this letter. Being able to see first hand the amazing outcomes of projects and programs funded through the sales of Café Oro —from walking on roads that are now paved, to passing by schools that were built and water systems that have been constructed, to seeing deaf children signing with one another because of funds going to establish a school for these children to learn sign language (just seeing the smiles on their faces was priceless), seeing all these things and more — I could not help but think of the people back home on Bainbridge Island from whom without their generous support all of this would not be possible.

Through your ongoing purchasing of Café Oro you have made a difference in the lives of the people on Ometepe. On behalf of the Sister Islands Association and on behalf of the people of Ometepe, we cannot thank you enough.

CAROL CARLEY

Bainbridge-Ometepe

Sister Island Association