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Timeline

A Chronological Look at the History of NPH

The story of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos began in 1953 when Father William Wasson responded with compassion and love to a theft by a young boy. His act of kindness paved the way for an enduring philosophy of service, rooted in Christian values, to take hold and spread, breaking the cycle of poverty for children and families. Over the years, more than 20,000 children have grown up in the NPH family. Fr. Wasson’s vision spread from Mexico to Honduras, Haiti, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, and then south to Peru and Bolivia.

Each country’s programs and services are adapted to the needs of the children in each community.

2019

NPH Guatemala Volunteer helping children with an art project

NPH Guatemala opens early stimulation childcare center, providing daycare for single working mothers in nearby towns.

2018

NPH Dominican Republic opens transition home in Monte Plata in 2018

NPH Dominican Republic opens transition home in Monte Plata. NPH Honduras opens Casa Mi Esperanza, a transition home for children who need safer long-term living situations.

2017

NPH OneFamily program comes to Honduras where the first children are reintegrated into their families in 2017

NPH OneFamily program comes to Honduras where the first children are reintegrated into their families. Community daycare center opens at NPH El Salvador to look after children of working parents and hermanos mayores. Fundraising office in the United Kingdom opened.

2016

Dr. Pilar Silverman, Director of Medical Services for NPH International, awarded the United Nations Women Together Award.

Dr. Pilar Silverman, Director of Medical Services for NPH International, awarded the United Nations Women Together Award. NPH Guatemala launches NPH OneFamily program, reintegrating 29 children into their biological families’ homes.

2014

NPHI Family Services Fifth Annual Youth Development Conference hosted in NPH Nicaragua.

NPHI Family Services Fifth Annual Youth Development Conference hosted in NPH Nicaragua.

2013

Reinhart Koehler named President of NPH International

Reinhart Koehler named President of NPH International. In the Dominican Republic and Honduras, construction finishes for special needs homes. In Haiti construction of Kay Gabriel adult and pediatric rehabilitation therapy center is completed.

2012

Fr. Rick Frechette, CP, DO, President of NPH Haiti, wins prestigious international Opus Prize

Fr. Rick Frechette, CP, DO, President of NPH Haiti, wins prestigious international Opus Prize. Construction completed on Fr. Wasson Angels of Light baby house and a preschool and elementary school.

2011

NPH Peru family moves to its new home in San Vicente de Cañete

NPH Peru family moves to its new home in San Vicente de Cañete. Fundraising office in New Zealand opens. NPH leadership program known as the Seattle Institute opens with a charter class of five students in Washington State, USA.

2010

NPH responds to devastating twin disasters in Haiti—an earthquake and a cholera outbreak

Devastating twin disasters in Haiti—an earthquake and a cholera outbreak—spur new and expanded programs in childcare, health care, and emergency aid.

2009

City of the Children of Matamoros, a new NPH home in northern Mexico, opens its doors.

City of the Children of Matamoros, a new home in northern Mexico, opens its doors.