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Masaya, Nicaragua
Located in the west of Nicaragua, Masaya is the capital city of the Masaya Department and home to almost 200,000 inhabitants.
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City population
183,879
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Member since
2024
Mayor
Ms Janina del Socorro Noguera Padilla
Vision
Masaya’s lifelong learning vision is marked by a commitment to education and the valorization of ancestral knowledge. In the medium term, the city plans to raise awareness of the importance of learning across various sectors, emphasizing inclusive education and human talent development. It also seeks to strengthen technical education and promote experiential learning to influence family socio-economic transformation. Long-term objectives include improving the quality of services, improving health conditions, and strengthening technical and technological education for personal and collective development.
Masaya promotes the development of a lifelong learning city, creating and applying strategies, actions and proposals to improve the lives of its families.
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Ms Janina del Socorro Noguera Padilla
Mayor of Masaya
Policies, plan and implementation
Sustainability and health
Masaya actively involves the community in preventive health measures, including campaigns and vaccinations. The city provides first aid training to emergency responders, and focuses on improving nutrition and hygiene in schools. Programmes like ‘Mi Vida Sin Drogas’ (My Life Without Drugs) promote healthy living, while schools of art and culture engage urban and rural areas in dance and artistic expression classes. These initiatives contribute to a healthier and more holistic learning environment.
Equity and inclusion
Masaya ensures educational inclusivity for individuals with disabilities through specialized centres and specific teacher training. The city’s community health network benefits all residents and encourages entrepreneurship among those with disabilities through programmes such as Fuerza Bendita. In certain trades, life experience receives accreditation in order to further support collective well-being and ensure equal access to education and job opportunities.
Decent work and entrepreneurship
The city employs interinstitutional efforts, including awareness-raising, training and support to enhance citizens’ personal, business and local economic development. Initiatives like the ‘Casa de las Artesanías’ (House of Crafts) training centre and municipal craft schools promote learning, entrepreneurship and prosperity. Municipal fairs provide platforms for budding entrepreneurs to market their products, thereby improving their quality of life while contributing to the local economy.
Good practices
Training programme for artisans and entrepreneurs
The Camilo Ortega Technological Centre’s training programme aims to improve the technical and entrepreneurial skills of over 300 artisans and entrepreneurs in various crafts like leather, wood and textiles. Courses include shoe manufacturing, gastronomy, woodcraft, and garment design.