In contrast to the geographical beauty, poverty in Nicaragua remains pervasive. More Nicaraguans are poor today than in 1993; about half the population lives in poverty and an estimated 17% live in extreme poverty, making Nicaragua one of the poorest countries in Latin America.
According to the Nicaraguan Ministry of Education, there are over 500,000 children not in school due to reasons largely stemming from poverty. Join UNIDOS today as we seek to bring compassion and education those in need and change a generation.
The Mission of UNIDOS Nicaragua is to free Nicaraguan children and their families from poverty through initiatives that support education, facilitate job creation, foster health, and cultivate local leadership.