Located not too far from Villa Esperanza is a lovely cafe by the name of Cafecito. While this cafe may look like your typical, modern, trendy venue that you and your friends would go to every other day, Cafecito is actually one of Forward Edge's projects here in Managua, Nicaragua.
From left to right: Ariela, Amy, Amanda, Thomas, Ray and Toby
After a hectic morning of shopping for equipment, our team, accompanied by William, came to the Cafecito to sample their selection of coffee and pastries. We sat out by the porch, which commanded spectacular views of a lagoon and the surrounding mountain range. Equally spectacular was the food we ate, including the Cafecito's rich, delicious and decadent "Chocolate Dream" cake (which was eaten up long before it could be captured on film).
The Lagoon and Mountain Range
The aim of the Cafecito is to provide job opportunities for locals in the area of food service. The staff here have the opportunity to gain skills in food preparation and other business related skills to empower and help them along their career. On board with Cafecito is a local coffee-pressing business that supplies the Cafecito with a special blend of coffee. All of Cafecito's proceeds go towards sustaining Forward Edge's operations here in Nicaragua, including the Villa.
Team Members Ray Knepper and Amanda Schneider standing in front of Cafecito's entrance
As our team left the Cafecito, we gained a better appreciation for the work that our partners at Forward Edge is doing here in Nicaragua. We look forward to what they have in store in the future as they continue to operate and set up new projects in this part of the world.
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