Sometimes it’s hard to imagine what God is doing in another part of the world. This video takes you right into Nicaragua—Masatepe and Papagayo—so you can see it for yourself.

Lauren thought she was going to Nicaragua to make a difference—but God used the trip to change her. From conversations with families in Masatepe to quiet moments of reflection, she saw what it means to lead with love, to live with gratitude, and to listen when God stirs your heart. This is how one short-term mission became the start of a long-term calling.

What started as a short-term mission trip became a life-changing calling—through divine provision and a deep sense of belonging, this story unfolds as one young leader follows God’s lead to join One Collective’s team in Nicaragua, stepping fully into purpose and community.

Watch what happens when local leaders are empowered to take ownership of change in their community.

Empowering at-risk youth in Quito, Ecuador, One Collective partners with local leaders to provide education, support, and opportunities—helping kids find a way forward, a way up, and a future filled with hope.

How opening a skate park turned into one of the best ways to love a community.

In Masatepe, Nicaragua, transformation begins one life at a time—where deep friendships, local leadership, and sustainable initiatives are breaking cycles of poverty, addiction, and invisibility to build a future filled with hope.