Project Nicaragua’s success has gained the attention of many at Wake Forest University. The university has established a steering committee, consisting of senior administrators and faculty, to develop a strategic plan for creating interdisciplinary activities in Nicaragua that enhance the university's research, teaching, and service mission. These activities should also reflect the university's motto of Pro Humanitate. Project Nicaragua, led by the Schools of Business, fits well with the motto and has been core to generating the university's interest in Nicaragua.
The challenges confronting Nicaragua are not only business problems, but also legal obstacles, health and nutrition concerns, and a lack of general education. “By working together, we can bring holistic solutions to the people of Nicaragua and accomplish what our true goal is: poverty alleviation,” says Project Nicaragua Faculty Advisor and Finance Professor Ajay Patel.
The other activities the university is considering in Nicaragua will take various approaches to improving the lives of Nicaraguans. To date, several departments have begun faculty research and offered courses and service learning projects in Nicaragua.
Courses have included:
- The Writer and Society in Central America
- Enterprise Leadership in a Developing Country
- Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences
- Global Nutrition
- Communicating for Health Behavior Change
While in Nicaragua, Wake Forest students and faculty have volunteered with NGOs and nonprofits, including Amigos for Christ, AMOS Health and Hope, and Nica Hope. This March, faculty and students from the Law, Divinity, and Medical schools will explore a potential collaboration to provide education, training, and hands-on care through AMOS Health and Hope.
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