AMOS Health and Hope is a non-profit Christian organization dedicated to improving the health of poor and marginalized rural populations. We use the strategy of community based primary health care to increase health care coverage in areas with limited services. We train lay health workers in rural communities to manage and run their own community clinic, prevent and treat the most common illnesses, and work in community development to address the root causes of poor health such as access to safe water and sanitation. We currently serve a population of over 13,000 people in 27 communities in four departments in Nicaragua – Boaco, Chinandega, Matagalpa, and the RAAS. We have two medical teams that accompany, supervise and monitor the health work being done in rural communities. We are committed to implementing interventions that are evidence-based, compassionate and empowering for communities.

4. AMOS Health and Hope is a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people suffering from the unjust conditions of poverty. Our Mission is improve the health of impoverished communities by working alongside them in health, education, and development.

5. Children suffer malnutrition as a result of soil-borne parasites.

7. Diarrheal diseases are prevalent for lack of clean water.

8. AMOS trains local leaders to provide preventive healthcare for these isolated rural communities.

9. This model is portable, sustainable, and effective.

10. It is evidence-based , with clear records and regular supervision.

12. Community Empowerment: Healthcare by the people, for the people

13. Local Leadership: That in every community, there are people who can offer basic health services.

14. Equity Census based methodology ensures that the most vulnerable people in a community are identified and cared for. This stems from the motto: “Every person counted and every person counts.”

15. Integral Health Caring for the whole person: spiritual, physical, and emotional.

18. Health education for new mothers helps to reduce infant deaths.

19. An immunization program helps to ensure that children grow up healthy and strong.

20. Local health promoters teach their own communities the best health practices.

21. A census helps to ensure that the most vulnerable people are cared for.

22. Latrines help keep water sources clean.

23. Filters help eliminate water-borne parasites & bacteria.

24. Hygiene education helps to change unhealthy practices and prevent the spread of disease.

25. Essential medicines help prevent illnesses from becoming crises.

26. Regular accompaniment by professional doctors & nurses helps to ensure quality care.

27. Participatory education helps to facilitate maximum community involvement & ownership.

28. Organization empowers communities to identify and solve their own problems.

29. El Ayote, RAAS 1232 AMOS helped serve over 13,000 people in 27 communities in 2010, including 14 new communities that requested assistance.

30. Increased services Primary Health Care Activities 2009 2010 Patient visits 3195 17,075 Medication prescriptions given 3655 7245 Percent of children monitored for growth 80% 88% Community activities 287 1592 Home visits for patient care 2670 5596 Community pharmacies 13 27 Community meetings 126 1501 Community clinics 14 27