Our Mission
Our Vision
Our Team
FNE International partners with communities in developing nations to identify opportunities to advance housing, health, and education, aiming to empower individuals as engaged members of their community and the world.
FNE International envisions communities throughout Latin America having equal opportunities for all in education, infrastructure, health, and food sovereignty.
FNE International's team is a dedicated and diverse group of professionals and volunteers from various backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment.
This passionate team includes program coordinators, advisors, country directors, and specialized staff working on education, health, and sustainable agriculture initiatives. Their collaborative efforts across the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Peru. embody FNE International's values of integrity, respect, and solidarity, driving impactful change and fostering meaningful partnerships with local communities.

Veronica Gonzalez Annicchiarico
FNEi Board Administrator
Interpreter

Cheryl Bruke
Board Member Emeritus
Special Education Specialist

Ben Albert
FNEI Board Member
Non-Profit Executive

Nahirobi Peguero
FNEI Board Member
Lawyer

Lauren Rosa
FNEI Board Member
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Tristan Neeb
FNEI Board Member
Executive

Travis Kumph
FNEI Board Member
Hospital Administrator

Melissa Costa
FNEI Director or Operations
Teacher

Paddy McCarthy
FNEI Board Member
Teacher

Jerrilyn Rothenberg
FNEI Board Member
Special Education

Michael Malavet
FNEI Board Member
Physician Assistant

Tom Bennett
Board Member Emeritus
Retired Physician College Professor
Our Partners, Our Family in Creating Change
Get to know some of the organizations across Latin America we are partnering with to make lasting change
Sights on Health
Mending
Faces
Asociacion
Wiñaypaq
Asociacion
Latidos
Grupo
Fenix
Sisters
Project Peru
Meet Our Extended Team
Get to know some of the people working at the organizations across
Latin America that we are partnering with to make lasting change

Francisco
Medical Program Coordinator

Flor
Medical Program Coordinator

Elissa Lara
SPTLN Coordinator / Country Director

Danilo Morales
Consulting Agrocologist

Jose Santos Hernandez
Chief of Security

Francisco Rodriguez
Finca Girasol Supervisor

Huguette Ulloa
School Counselor

Marcela Olivas
"Dreamers" English Instructor

Leyla Torres
"Dreamers" Coordinator

Ana Salazar
Scholarship Coordinator

Francis Reyes
Scholarship Coordinator

Wilmer Morales
Mathematics Tutor

Lourdes Ojeda
Library Coordinator

Alba Reyes
Crafts Coordinator & Tutor

Rita Urbina
Programs Assistant

Conchita Montes
Programs Advisor

Karla Hernandez
Programs Coordinator
Our Story
Started project in Dominican Republic
Started project in Peru
1990
2009
2012
OCTOBER
Inception
Executive Director and co-founder Michael Cipoletti travels to Nicaragua for the first time
Become a chapter of Friends of New England (FNE)
2011
Transition to an independent 501c3 US nonprofit organization
2016

AUGUST
Global expansion
FNE International expanded its reach, establishing partnerships and serving communities across South America.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is really up to you! All FNE International volunteer opportunities are customizable according to organizational needs and what you bring to the table. There are both online and in person (service trip) options. Just write to us at info@fneinternational.org to start the conversation!
In terms of time, some volunteer roles are for one-time events, some are short term and others might choose a six-month commitment or longer. If you are volunteering in the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, or Peru, you could come for a long weekend,
or you could come for a couple of months. All we ask is that you think carefully about the amount of time you are able to give before choosing your role.We have several group trips that can be joined throughout the year, or you can plan an individual or group trip of your own! Check in with us for more information about upcoming trips and volunteer opportunities by writing us at info@fneinternational.org.
As we mentioned before, we will work together to align our organization’s current needs with your talents. We do ask that for groups
of volunteers, all participants be age 14 and older, and for volunteers traveling independently, participants must be age 18 and older.