One Collective is a mission organization that works throughout the world. We have met friends working with them in all parts of the world and connected with the team working here in Nicaragua.
We met at their coffee shop, Beto’s Bistro. It is a great meeting spot in their town of Masatepe. They are creating a space that employs locals and welcomes the community to gather. Dominique leads the bistro and the kindness of her heart shines through into the space.
Alcoholism is a problem throughout Nicaragua. It is a common sight to see men passed out along the street. Along with that, or because of it, domestic abuse and infidelity is very common. Each group we have visited is aware of these issues and is working towards bringing hope and healing to families. One Collective specifically does an outreach in the town square a few times a week.
There is a recovery program for those that want want to get clean at their property. Just outside of the town center is their farm that houses the program. It has a bunkhouse where men can come to break free from their alcoholism, help at the farm and enter into a training program to learn other job skills.
The farm also grows every fruit imaginable (it was a delicious tour!).
It was a great connection to another group working in Nicaragua. As we have seen before…we meet, we pray and then wait for those connections to cross again to expand the Kingdom.
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