NUTEJE América · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Since 2004
Nourishing children, transforming futures
For more than 20 years we have fed, educated and cared for children in Nicaragua, Venezuela and Panama — more than 500 children, every single day.
500+
children fed daily
3
countries
5
communities
20+
years of service
$0.53
cost of one meal
Who we are
Our mission
NUTEJE America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating child malnutrition through physical, spiritual and intellectual nourishment.
We strive to contribute to each child’s whole development, so they can join society with confidence and become productive members of their communities.
Learn about our workWhere we work
Three countries, one family
Nicaragua
Granada · Isla Zapatera · Los Cocos
Three dining halls and school programs feeding more than 440 children and students every day.
Venezuela
Los Teques
Together with the Augustinian Sisters we support orphaned children with food shipments every 3 weeks.
Panama
Las Garzas
A school program supporting more than 60 children every day, hand in hand with Fundación NUTEJE Panama.
Make a difference
Your donation goes further than you think
In Granada, one warm meal costs just $0.53. Every dollar becomes food, school and hope.
A year of cultural awakening
Care for a baby for one month
A year of elementary school
A year of high school
NUTEJE America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization — your donation is tax-deductible in the U.S.
“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me.”
Mark 9:37
Our journey
20 years of history
Panama Operations Expansion
Las Garzas School in Panama serving 60+ children daily. Educational program with a monthly payroll of $8,000 supporting a full staff. Seeking sustainable funding.
Awareness Events
Educational event at San Cirilo de Alejandría on February 23 about the impact of social media on children. Partnership with the Kerygma youth club to raise awareness.
Strengthening Nicaragua
Granada dining hall serving 85 children daily at just $0.53 per meal. Full kitchen with permanent staff. Monthly operating cost: $976.67.
Humanitarian Response in Venezuela
Partnership with the Augustinian Sisters in Los Teques begins in August. Food shipments every 3 weeks. Supporting abandoned orphaned children. Monthly cost: $726.
Zapatera Island Progress
First full year operating on Zapatera Island. Serving 61 children from 70 families. Permanent dining hall under construction.
Zapatera Island Launch
Second dining hall opens on a remote island reachable only by boat. No running water, electricity from generators only. 98% never reach higher education.
Official 501(c)(3) Status
NUTEJE America receives federal tax-exempt status. Houston headquarters established. Maria Urcuyo named President. We can now issue tax-deductible receipts.
Zapatera Island Assessment
We discovered 70 families living in extreme poverty on Zapatera Island, Nicaragua. Communities surviving on agriculture: 70% corn, 25% beans, 5% rice.
Expanding the Vision
Planning begins for a second location beyond Granada. Researching Nicaragua’s most vulnerable communities.
Program Growth
Expansion of the Granada dining hall to serve more children. Developing educational components alongside nutrition.
The Beginning — “Vaso de Leche”
NUTEJE begins in Granada, Nicaragua as the “Glass of Milk” project. A response to extreme poverty where children lack the energy to learn.
A plate of food can change a future
Join the family that has been nourishing children for more than 20 years.
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