Working in solidarity with the people of Jalapa, Nicaragua and Boulder, Colorado since 1984
Working in solidarity with the people of Jalapa, Nicaragua and Boulder, Colorado since 1984
In 1983, Nicaragua was in the midst of a brutal civil war between the US-funded Contra Forces and the Sandinista Revolutionary Government. The Jalapa Valley of Northern Nicaragua witnessed extreme violence and division during this conflict, creating a crippling economic legacy that would endure for years. In this context of social and political upheaval, citizens of Boulder, Colorado and Jalapa, Nicaragua united to form the Friendship City Projects (FCP), a grassroots funded non-profit organization, to promote solidarity, peace and healing. Thus, in 1983, Jalapa became Boulder’s very first Sister City. Through FCP, people of both cities have established a cultural exchange process to teach and learn from each other. Together we have created sustainable solutions to economic, environmental and health challenges in the Jalapa Valley.
Our Mission: Friendship City Projects is Boulder Colorado's first sister city and a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to cooperative projects in the Jalapa Valley of Nicaragua. Together we bring clean water to rural communities, empower women to improve the health of their families and foster educational and leadership opportunities for youth.
FCP has supported projects in over a dozen rural communities scattered throughout the Jalapa Valley of Northern Nicaragua.
We take a collaborative community driven approach to our projects in Boulder and Jalapa.
Water Projects, Project FE Scholarships, Solar Women of Nicaragua, Delegations, Community Center, Emergency Response
Since 1984 FCP has been working with the people of the Jalapa Valley to bring clean potable water to rural communities.
Fostering Education aims to support a small group of motivated Nicaraguan students in the pursuit of an education.
By promoting the use of solar powered appliances, this organization is able to support better quality of life for Nicaraguan women and their families while also protecting the natural environment.
Delegations to Nicaragua
FCP working with the University of Colorado at Denver School of Architecture
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
