Blog #3 Citizen participation

Citizens of Matagalpa, Nicaragua have a very important role and relationship with my community partner. They will contribute in our understanding of how people in Nicaragua live and in what specific ways we may help the community, specifically the children of the town. My CP will interact very closely with the citizens and the people, by getting to know the people we put ourselves in their shoes and can come to the realization that helping at least one person in any way possible is a great thing. By having citizen participation and support, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur that are in Nicaragua can get the volunteers and attention needed to keep their efforts strong. The more interaction and participation they get, then the more they will be welcomed and supported by the community as a whole because the people will not see them as strangers coming into their town but as friends who have become essential to helping the less fortunate of their population. Citizen participation plays a very important role.