Strengthening families in Nicaragua

Civil war, many years of dictatorship and the devastating damage caused by Hurricane Mitch left the country in an extremely difficult economic situation, which continues to have an impact to this day.
to this day. With officially 30 percent of the total population living in poverty, Nicaragua is one of the poorest countries in Latin America. 17% of children suffer from malnutrition.

The pressure to find the bare necessities for everyday life leads to tensions in many families. Many children are abused, neglected or left to fend for themselves. Around a fifth of children are malnourished and every third child does not complete the six years of elementary school. By providing material aid, help for vulnerable families, early education, training for young people and support for teenage mothers, we create long-term prospects locally.