Bainbridge-Ometepe Sister Islands Association

To promote friendship and mutual understanding between the residents of Ometepe and Bainbridge islands through peaceful exchanges of all sorts. Our friendship will be mindful of human dignity and the necessity of expanding co-operation among peoples of the earth, irrespective of political philosophies. Specifically, we plan to: - Develop people-to-people contacts - Support educational, technical and cultural exchange - Carry out projects of mutual interest and benefit - Increase awareness on Bainbridge Island of the problems confronting developing countries - Promote understanding of the special problems faced by the people of Ometepe, and by Nicaragua in general