Message from the Executive Director

Dear PML Community,

I feel honored to be able to address you, our valued supporters. It has been an exciting first new months of my tenure as Executive Director. We have now officially moved, and our new office is housed in the Resource Center of the Americas! 3019 Minnehaha Ave. S., Minneapolis. You are welcome to stop by and visit me during regular office hours – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

PML’s Board is entering the beginning stages of an organizational development process. I am enthusiastic about the possibilities of better focusing our vision and strengthening our work, both in León and Minnesota. A few months ago we were presented with the opportunity to raise $10,000 to match two $5,000 pledges. These funds will be used to expand our already well established community development and advocacy programs in León, and increase our outreach efforts in Minnesota.

Our emphasis on nurturing partnerships in the Twin Cites has also proven to be quite successful. We are currently partnering with the Resource Center of the Americas and the Augsburg College Center for Global Education. Through this new collaboration we are joining efforts to improve how we plan and attend to delegations that visit Nicaragua through our respective organizations. I strongly believe that the most important service PML provides is facilitating lasting, life-long relationships between citizens of León and Minnesota. It is through these relationships that we are inspired to reach out in solidarity and affirm our membership in one human family, committing ourselves to work for justice and peace.

We appreciate your continued support of our wonderful work.

Jessica Smith
Executive Director