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You might remember Missions of Grace (MOG) for their enormous efforts during the past hurricanes that devastated the Tola area. But did you know they have been working in these lands for 15 years?
It all started in 2008 with Cheri Mauldin meeting Martita Romero, head nurse at Las Salinas health post (aka Puesto de Salud). They found they were comrades in their goals for empowering the local communities, especially women. They began by bringing in medical teams from the States and taking them to the remote communities in the area.
In 2010, they initiated their Ultrasound Project with a worldwide organization, Winfocus, again, focusing on pregnant women but also helping people with many other health issues. The Indigenous Leaders were very involved and connected them with their communities. That was when they donated a piece of land for MOG in Las Ceibas. This has been their homebase ever since.
In 2017 they began their Mamas and Babies program with 3 students (local pregnant women) by holding empowerment classes in the Puesto and by 2022 that number grew to 70 students! As 2023 begins, they are still holding their classes in the Puesto (until they can build) but have expanded their program by popular demand. They now have three classes (pregnancy, lactating and teen mamas) and they also cover San Ignacio, with many other Tola communities asking to participate.
Of course, with growth comes more financial needs. We invite you to join in supporting the local communities in Tola by making a donation HERE! They also have a rotating clothes closet - for the mamas and their babies. They can always use clothing and baby supplies!
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