A new boat in the making
Our friend Ervin is constructing a new boat for his family using wood from the new sawmill.
Why do we love the Rama people?
Because Rama lives matter.
Sawmill mission accomplished
The new sawmill is installed and working well. Many thanks to the donors who helped to make this possible!
good article about Bankukut and the Chinese Canal proposal
Bankukut Canal Proposal article For decades the Rama have been threatened by the eastern migration of the mestizos, Nicaragua’s majority ethnicity, who have been cutting down forests in the indigenous territory to build cattle ranches. Now the Rama worry this new threat — what the president of Bangkukuk called “the millionaire monster” — will force […]
The sawmill has arrived in Bluefields
sawmill is on it’s way to Bluefields
Many thanks to the donors stepping up to help us with sustainable sawmill project for the indigenous Rama People of Nicaragua. We will be on-site in Rama Territory in a little over a week. We still need more funds for this project. Taxes, shipping, and customs fees cost over $5,000 USD.
Sustainable sawmill project has been upgraded
Thanks to a generous donation by Legend Custom Woodworking of Portland, Oregon we are able ship a larger, more durable sawmill to our Rama friends in Nicaragua.
New outboard motor for the Hodgson family
Ervin’s family buys fish and shrimp from their neighbors and delivers them to market in Bluefields. After 10 years of hard service the motor is irreparable. We contributed funds to help them buy a new motor.
Rama Cay Sawmill Project Status
The sawmill is nearly fully funded now. We are discussing possibly installing the mill later this summer or fall. We want to thank the generous donors who are making this project possible for a wonderful, community minded family on Rama Cay.
Rama Cay sawmill progress
The total cost for the sawmill project is estimated at $7,900. We expect this project to be fully funded in two months. This cost includes shipping, extra blades, a blade sharpener, and spare parts along with the Oscar 121 saw. We have decided to purchase the saw that is one step up from their lowest […]