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
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
Katie Rostran-Quinlan
FNEI Treasurer
Dental Hygienist
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
Health for All The Children Coordinator
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
Alyssa Hopun
Country Director / Nicaragua
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.