Who we are
Mission
We are committed to creating conditions in which the children of Ocotal can thrive, today and in generations to come.
We believe that every child deserves a healthy and safe, supportive environment where their individuality is encouraged to flourish and their rights respected.
We aspire to build a community where all children have a real chance of becoming independent adults who can pursue a career, make empowered, autonomous life choices and become change agents that contribute to the greater good.
Vision
We envision a world where every child has the opportunity to live a fulfilling life, supported by a nurturing environment and opportunities to make a difference.
Values
Our aim is to empower children and youth to take control of their lives, pursue their dreams, and spark positive change in their communities.
We seek to foster a sense of belonging and interconnectedness within the community we serve, promoting collaboration and collective action.
We embrace creativity, innovation and adaptability to address complex challenges and find effective solutions that positively impact children's lives.
We are committed to sustainable practices and initiatives that promote long-term well-being for individuals, communities, and the environment.
We advocate for equal access to opportunities, resources, and support for all children, regardless of their background or circumstances.
We strive to uphold honesty, transparency and ethical principles in all aspects of our work, ensuring accountability and trustworthiness in everything we do.
Team
The team
Martha Haydeé Avilés
Project Coordinator and Educator
María Esther Pérez Gonzalez
Community Impact Officerand Educator
Eline Lund
Managing Director
And all with the kind help and support of amazing people
- Alberto Alonso - has been on board ever since volunteering in Ocotal in 2016
- Javier Fernández - co-founder
- Laura Ayerdi - with her big heart and passion for international development and cooperation
- Ricardo Zabalegui - Board Member
- Rebecca Nekstad - from brainstorming ideas and strategy to promote health to proofreading project applications
- Lilli Pope - with her drive and creative fundraising ideas
- Zaneta Statevska - giving our communications plan rigor
- Jenny Hernandez - helping out with legal stuff
- Alexandra Beltran - who has gifted us a wonderful logo and made the design for our website
- Sam Heyman - our very own web developer and Ambassador (and Team Lead's husband)
- Mayelling Gonzalez - Educator (Volunteer)
- Paty, Criky, Marta, Lucas, Maialen, Carla, Anna, Núria, Paula, Mònica, María, Pepe, Alberto, Alex, Roger, Clara, Manu, Natàlia, Monica, Riky, Carmen, Laura, Javi, Marina, Sara, Ale, Alicia, María and Melani - amazing teachers, social workers, photographers, who have travelled all the way to Ocotal to volunteer
- Pablo Millanes, Carles López, Daniel Olalla, Jara Costa, Javier Fernández, Julián Martín - thanks to them for founding Daukaia in 2012
Contact us
Interested in learning more about our mission to empower children in Ocotal and how you can make a difference? Have questions, ideas, or simply want to connect? We're here and eager to hear from you!
Send us an e-mail: hello@daukaia.org