our mission:

The Norwalk/Nagarote Sister City Project is a partnership between the people of Nagarote, Nicaragua, and the Greater Norwalk Area of Connecticut, focusing on sustainable community development and breaking the cycle of poverty for the most disadvantaged children and youth in Nagarote.

vision:

To maintain an ongoing, close, reciprocal relationship between our communities while enriching each community by expanding our understanding of one another.

values:

• We value empowerment and solidarity over charity.

• We value a long-term sustainable relationship between our communities.

• We value education, community service, leadership development, the democratic process, and environmental and economic sustainability.

• We value human rights and social justice for all people.

• We value the cross-cultural experience created through delegations and project teams visiting between our countries.

• We value and support projects which benefit the community, strengthen education, promote cultural exchange and understanding, address critical needs, and build strong community leaders.