Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, rich both in history and traditions. Beauty can be found in every corner, but so can poverty; it’s the second-poorest country in the region, with 75% of the population living below the poverty line.
Though education is free throughout the country, schools and resources are hard to come by in rural areas. Poverty aside, this country is full of incredible people who just need an opportunity.
Day 1 Travel to Nicaragua
Day 2 Visit Emprendedora (entrepreneurship) School and Pacaya Lodge & Spa
Day 3 Visit microloan recipients and attend a trust group meeting
Day 4 Visit artisans who participate in Opportunity International’s Ojala program
Day 5 Visit farm families involved in a community development program
Day 6 Travel home
- Jeremy Carroll, Co-Founder & President
Nicaragua is one of our longstanding nonprofit partner organizations working to support the poor in their efforts to rise out of poverty. Opportunity Nicaragua works by linking the most promising economic development strategies with microloan opportunities to accelerate and elevate the poor out of poverty. Their programs are designed to holistically address a range of economic, social and spiritual issues.
- Sarah Svien, Administrative Assistant
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