Children growing up in poverty may not have access to quality education, which can limit their future earning potential and increase the likelihood that they will also experience poverty as adults.

Education positively impacts children’s futures in countless ways. Education can lead to increased earning potential, better health outcomes, increased civic engagement and social responsibility, improved

By providing access to healthy food and improving children’s health, nutrition programs can help break the cycle of poverty and give children the foundation they need to lead successful and fulfilling lives.

Healthcare and nutrition can make the difference between a child being able to attend school or having to drop out to work, between a child having a chance at a brighter future or being trapped in poverty.

Healthcare for low-income children in Nicaragua is limited and inadequate. The country faces a shortage of basic medical facilities in many areas.