Amnesty International Links for Nicaragua
CIA World Factbook – Nicaragua
Provides news and facts for Nicaragua.
Campaign for Labor Rights
Material on sweatshop struggles world-wide, and also material on FTAA.
CAPS, The Nicaraguan Network for Potable Water
CAPS work directly with communities to ensure potable water is available to all, and that access to water remains a human right.
The Center for Development in Central America (CDCA)
Seeks to address human needs created by poverty by helping Nicaraguan communities to become self-sufficient, sustainable, democratic entities.
The Nicaragua Network
A leading organization in the United States committed to social and economic justice for the people of Nicaragua. The Network advocates for sound U.S. foreign policies toward Nicaragua and provides information and organizing tools to a network of 200 solidarity and peace and justice committees across the U.S. Publications include the Nicaragua Network Hotline, the Nicaragua News Service, the Nicaragua Monitor, and occasional monographs.
Partners of the Americas
A grassroots network working with volunteers and organizations to empower and improve community development.
Peace Corps
Sending volunteers all around the world to help with health, education, agricultural and environmental issues.
PopPlanet
Part of the National Library of the Environment (NLE) and managed by the National Council for Science and the Environment, it provides access to environmental treaties in force in Nicaragua.
Potters for Peace
An independent, nonprofit, international network of potters concerned with peace and justice issues.
Quest for Peace
A faith-based program of aid and “liberating development” in Nicaragua. It supports the Nicaraguan Cultural Alliance (NCA) and the Quixote Center that present fine art materials from Nicaragua. The proceeds support the Nicaraguan artists and artisans who created these original works.
Working Capital for Community Needs (WCCN)
A nation-wide, non-profit, membership-supported organization working in partnership with Nicaraguans to promote social and economic justice through alternative models of development and activism.
Witness for Peace
Examines and challenges unjust U.S. policies and corporate practices that hurt the poor majority in Nicaragua. Among its activities are delegations to Nicaragua to put a human face on U.S. policy and to speak with those most affected by an unjust world economic system.