Before the Mariposa had even opened its doors to Spanish students and eco-hotel guests, we started taking in stray and unwanted animals and providing them a happy and loving…
This weekend saw the beginings of the construction on the new land. The idea is to create a centre for groups to come and study, both Nicaraguans and students…
Having rarely left the yellow Mariposa gates in the past 5 years (through choice I must point out in case anyone feels sorry for me!), I finally got to…
La Mariposa has a Facebook Page! Click on the link below to see frequent updates and pictures about what is happening at La Mariposa! And encourage your friends to…
Check out Betsy’s Blog, a Mariposa volunteer working at the local health clinic! Click here to read about her experiences at La Mariposa!
Written by Alex, La Mariposa Intern It has been quite some time since a general update about the status of our projects at La Mariposa. We have been busy…
Written by Alex, La Mariposa Intern Many thanks to all of you who fundraised and donated money to help improve the educational experience at Ruben Dario Primary School in…
Mario, Anelka and another beneficiary plotting out the fence Written by Clare, Mariposa Intern. I have learned that community development usually involves taking one step forward and two steps…
La Mariposa can now accept donations for our projects through a Paypal account set up by a former guest, Reverend Brian Peterson at Ascension Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas. …
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