About Nicaragua
-Population: 5.7 million
-One of the poorest nations in the western hemisphere and the poorest in Central America
-Approximately 48% population below poverty line and approximately 80% live on less than $2 per day.
-46.5% are under-employed (PNUD, 2008 est.)
-Poor education & health – according to the FAO, 27% of the population suffers from undernourishment (the highest percentage in Central America)
-Main exports: Coffee, meat, shellfish, sugar, tobacco, cattle, gold
Our Mission
To enable impoverished Nicaraguan children and their families in underdeserved commnites to break the
cycle of poverty and reach their full potential through programs promoting nutrition, health, educaiton,
community, and character development.
Programs
"A cup a Day"
"La Finca"
