IMPACTING an entire community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ demonstrated through loving assistance.

NICARAGUA is experiencing life-challenging hardship.  100% of your donation (nothing is too small!) is used for ministry in Nicaragua.

23 children are thriving with faithful sponsors BUT there are TWELVE more children who need someone to care.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR 570 CHILDREN are purchased every January when the school year begins.  Will you help?

$20 per child

 BUCKETS OF BLESSING

AT CHISTMAS! 

 EACH DECEMBER

 110 families receive basic food and essentials & every child receives a gift.  Thanks to ALL who maKe possible this much needed gift! $35 PER BUCKET

 Just two of 570+children who had everything they needed to succeed in school!  Congratulations to all our graduates!

570+ are able to attend school with all their school supplies!

A few of the grateful kids with their supplies:

The economic situation has been devastating!  Providing uniforms and school supplies made it possible for these children to attend school!

We praise God for His love and mercy to the people we serve!

PRAISE THE LORD!

Young people are making public commitments to follow Christ!  Several were baptized last year.  Please pray for them as they serve their community - assisting Walter & Zayda with daily ministry to the Elderly, the Sick/Infirm, and ALL those in desperate need!

We count you among our blessings!

23 children & 11 women-- TLC -- changing lives with the LOVE of Jesus!

 70+ individual meals a day!Serving this community since 1993!

We are celebrating another year of ministry made possible by YOUR GENEROUS giving!

(Remember the BARKERS are volunteers so every $.01 you give makes a difference!)

Here we are with Walter and Zayda and most of the children who reside in the SHELTER:

100% OF EVERY $1 YOU GIVE IS USED FOR MINISTRY.  THE BARKERS TRAVEL & LIVING EXPENSES ARE PAID WITH PERSONAL FUNDS.

PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, MEDICAL, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY OF LAS ISLETAS!

FULL-TIME CARE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO SUFFERED FROM EXTREME VIOLENCE AND NEGLECT.

You can sponsor a child providing them with EVERYTHING they need for $100 a month! OR $50 provides a child in this community with everything they need for school, a daily meal, toiletries and medical attention.

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Boats can be repaired so a widow and her children can fish & attend school! 

 A boat with fiberglass coating will last for years and years!  Your generosity makes a difference!

The Albergue (SHELTER)

Happy Children with School Supplies! 

So many FIRSTS! Daily meals, underwear, shoes, a toothbrush, school!

Many of these kids had never had even the most basic necessities of life!

WANT TO SPONSOR A PRECIOUS CHILD?Imagine having the lice out of your hair, a roof over your head, eating regular meals, sleeping without fear of being molested, learning to read and write, receiving medical care,learning that God loves you and desires a personal relationship!

 Some of the children with their uniforms!Thank you for your prayers and assistance as lives are changed!PERHAPS you wouldlike to sponsor one of these precious children - $100 a monthprovides EVERYTHING for them!That includes: food, medical (including visits to the dentist), school uniforms & supplies throughout the year, toiletries, bedding, towels, mattresses (we replace them every two years), lice treatment, birthday party with pinata, reading materials, Bible Studies/materials, cleaning supplies, play clothes, shoes (flip-flops & school shoes), clothes for church, vitamins, dishes, cultural classes, recreational equipment, sanitary supplies, and medicines!THANK YOU!

Assisting the Elderly

What would the elderly do without our assistance?

Changing the world

one family at a time in the islands of Lake Nicaragua!

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URGENT UPDATES

Families like these now have adequate shelter, medical care, educational opportunities, and assistance with food, clothing, school supplies, and opportunities to hear the Gospel!  Many have been transformed.

What We Do

Since 1993 F.I.S.H. has been proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and provides

• MEDICAL
• EDUCATIONAL
• EMERGENCY
• PASTORAL

assistance to the 3000+ impoverished people who reside in the islands of Lake Nicaragua.

There are 365 islands in Lake Nicaragua, located near Granada.Over 300 families live on the peninsula of Asese and the 365 islands surrounding the peninsula located in fresh water Lake Nicaragua near Granada.F.I.S.H. has 5 acres located where you see El Diamante on the map---centrally located for all to receive medical care, educational opportunities, recreational activities, and attend worship services. 

FISH depends on DONATIONS to continue! MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY!

Send your tax-deductible gift today!

F.I.S.H., inc.

P. O. Box 177

Kingsport, TN 37662

100% is used for ministry!

GIVE TODAY!

see DONATE page.

ANNUAL BUDGET

$90,000

PROVIDING REFUGE

FOR ALL WHO LIVE

IN THE SHELTER IS

$28,000

PER YEAR

That includes food, toiletries, bedding, medical care, school supplies, uniforms, clothing, shoes, dental care, etc.

1.  The children in the Shelter are growing! New uniforms, shoes & school supplies!-$1200 twice a year

2.  Several families (especially some elderly folks)   need adequate housing - $5500 buys block, framing for roof, and roofing materials, windows and a door for each family (permanent housing is made available to those who own a little piece of land on which to build) 

Roofing tin is still provided to those who are in temporary situations (squatters on someone else's land)

3.  Emergency food for children at risk $40 per month or rice/beans for the elderly $40 per month

4.  Prescription medicines for dozens of children is an on-going need & runs @$600 per month

5. School shoes - $15 a pair on-going need as the children grow or $18 for boys (their shoes cost more)

6. School uniform - $20 per child  - an on-going need as the children grow. 

7. Sponsor a child in the Shelter! (see column to the left!)

8. Sponsor a teacher (tutors for children in the Albergue - they need lots of extra help since they have not been to school and are way behind!) - $40 a month

9. FOOD for the elderly in the community - $120 monthly

10.  Little boats for families to be able to fish!  The families here are all fisherman and depend on fishing to live.  Many need a boat (theirs has worn out beyond repair!) - $600+

      Before & After!                                                

We also send cards of condolence when you give a gift in memory of someone.  Just specify with your donation and provide the family's address.

See URGENT NEEDS

100% of your tax-deductible 

gift goes directly to meet needs in Nicaragua

Celebrating a first birthday in a new house built with the loving generosity of folks like you!

Thanks for helpin!!

Registered in the state of Tennessee in 1994 and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible, non-profit organization,  F.I.S.H. was founded by Joe and Sandy Barker who lived full-time in Nicaragua from 1975-1979 and 1993-1996.  The Barkers do NOT receive compensation for their services to F.I.S.H. and personally pay for traveling to and from Nicaragua, overhead expenses, legal fees, and anything else not related to direct ministry expenses.

Your prayers and gifts are greatly appreciated! 

F.I.S.H., inc.

P. O. Box 177

Kingsport, TN 37662 

"Let them give glory to the Lord and declare His praise in the Islands."  Isaiah 42:12

Every penny helps feed hungry children and elderly folks.