Welcome!
The Bainbridge Ometepe Sister Islands Association builds bridges of friendship between Bainbridge Island in Washington State and Ometepe island in Nicaragua. For 25 years, we have constructed schools and water systems together, learned each others’ languages and customs, and been welcomed into each others’ homes.
Much has changed since 1986, when Kim Esterberg first set foot on Ometepe in search of a sister island and Moyagalpa Mayor Diego Martinez told Kim that what Ometepe needed most was respect. What has not changed in 25 years is the vision of a long-term, sustainable relationship—a mutually beneficial partnership of equals. This mutuality of respect is what we celebrate as we mark our first quarter-century in 2011.
Please support us through the annual One Call for All campaign, through Dec. 31.
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We welcome newcomers to our organization. A great first step: become a member.
If you have a question, you can contact us by filling out this form.
Gifts that keep giving
Spread holiday cheer to both the people on your gift list and people on Ometepe this year by participating in the Alternative Gift Project organized by Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church.
When you purchase a gift, you will receive an email confirmation along with decorated descriptions of each gift you purchased that you can download and include in a holiday card or birthday card of your choice.
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Boo Schneider and calendar creators
The 2012 BOSIA calendar, created by third-graders in Boo Schneider’s class at Ordway Elementary School, is now on sale—and it’s still only $10.
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