About us

Worldwide Child Relief Foundation is a nonprofit organization that works primarily in northern Nicaragua. We have a community center in la Calle Real De Tolapa, which is near Leon, Nicaragua. Our community center provides support to the local area, as well as many outlining areas, in the areas of emotional, social, economic, medical, and educational development. In addition to local people who help administer and facilitate these programs and projects, we have many volunteers that go down every year to provide support in these various areas.

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The co-founders, Hal and Denise Young, visited Nicaragua on vacation in 2006. While there, they instantly felt a connection to the country and it’s people. They knew they had to focus their efforts to provide greater opportunities for many who were struggling. They took their first group of volunteers down in 2008. Since then they have built a community center and have organized hundreds of volunteers on many many trips to the country.

The main requirement to go on the trip is a desire to connect with people and make a difference in the world. A minimum age of 12 is recommended, however, younger volunteers have made the trip on a case by case basis. No specific skill set is required, although we look to utilize any professional abilities or interests that you have.

We have internships available in multiple areas. The following is a short list of just a few:  English teaching,  Business Development, Leadership and Community planning, Medical, Special Education, Engineering, Agriculture and etc

We have had many people help by donating supplies that we utilize in our projects. Many businesses have organized fundraisers to support our programs.