Nicaragua has been hit by two powerful hurricanes in less than 15 days. On November 3, Category 4 Hurricane Eta hit the North Caribbean Coast, where it left severe damage; the rains and strong winds from this cyclone also affected the northern and central areas of the country. Just 13 days later, Category 5 Hurricane Iota , the strongest recorded this year in the Atlantic, made landfall in Nicaragua with “torrential rains and catastrophic winds,” according to a report from the United States National Hurricane Center.

After the passage of Eta, Nicaraguan authorities indicated that at least  2 million people were exposed by this cyclone, especially in the North Caribbean Coast, the Mining Triangle, Nueva Segovia, Jinotega and Chinandega. More than 70,000 people were evacuated.

World Vision Nicaragua, as a Christian humanitarian aid organization, has established a Response Committee to bring support to children and their families who have been affected by these hurricanes.

The World Vision Response Plan aims to reach, with the support of partners and donors, some 56,400 people, that is, 5,400 families in municipalities where we are present and 4,000 families in the North Caribbean Coast, where the damage is still to be quantified by the lack of energy and the poor telephone connection with the area.

Donate from abroad to families affected by hurricanes Eta and Iota 

World Vision has arranged different ways for anyone abroad, whether in the United States, Canada, Europe or elsewhere, to support families affected by Eta and Hurricane Iota.

1. International transfers

You can make your contribution by bank transfer to our accounts at BAC:

Account Name: World Vision International

Address: Bank of Central America Nicaragua. Km 4.5 Highway to Masaya, Pellas Complex. North Building, 1st Floor, Managua, Nicaragua.

Account number:

363252701 (Córdobas)

363252776 (Dollars)

Concept: ETA / IOTA

SWIFT: BAMCNIMA

100% of the contribution for victims

100% of your donation will be used for the purchase of basic necessities for the affected families. Some kits that will be made with your donation are:

• Family hygiene kits (Value: US $ 25)

Includes: 3 bath soaps, 50 masks, 1 shampoo, 4 toothbrushes, 1 family toothpaste, 2 deodorants, 4 toilet paper, 3 laundry soaps, 3 detergents, 2 packets of sanitary towels and 1 gallon of bleach.

• Kits for babies (Value: US $ 27)

Includes: 6 diapers, 1 powder, 1 shampoo, 2 soaps, 1 oil, 1 cream for irritation, 6 Gerber-type baby porridge, 1 packet of wet towels and 2 sheets / bedspreads.

• Family refreshment kits (Value: US $ 155)

Includes: 2 blankets, 2 mats, 2 mosquito nets, 1 bucket for water with tap, 2 rolls of rope, 1 roll of 100 meters black plastic and 1 barrel of 50 liters with lid.

2. Online donation

Through the World Vision Nicaragua website you can enter the product “Let’s support families affected by hurricanes Eta and Iota.“ Then choose the amount you want to contribute to the creation of essential kits. You can donate US $ 5.00 or more.

World Vision has the security systems and certificates necessary for your transaction to be carried out with complete confidence.

Our thanks in advance for your sensitivity to the most vulnerable and your interest in collaborating. For questions or queries, write to the email: info_nico@wvi.org