The Fabretto Foundation

"Fabretto enables impoverished Nicaraguan children and their families in underserved communities to break the cycle of poverty and reach their full potential through programs promoting nutrition, health, education, community and character development."

~Fabretto's Mission Statement Back to San Jose de Cusmapa, Home

The Fabretto Foundation serves over 5000 children and young adults ages 5-22. Through 5 main centers (San Jose de Cusmapa, Esteli, Managua, Somoto, Quebrada Honda), the foundation provides classes in music, art, English, sports, computers, farming/agribusiness, auto maintenance, carpentry, and pine needle basketry. High school graduates may earn scholarships to regional universities. The foundation also provides lunches, basic health care, and tutoring to its students.

In Cusmapa the Fabretto Foundation sponsors an after school center called the Oratorio (pictured below). Fabretto provides volunteers with a dorm-style house called "Casa Loyola," meals, and transportation to and from Managua.

In the U.S. the Fabretto Foundation works to support its programs in Nicaragua by securing donations, recruiting volunteers, and raising awareness of the great need in Nicaragua. It is a 501c non-profit organization based in Washington D.C.