Compassion in Nicaragua

Nicaragua

Compassion partnership began 2002

EST. 2002

Hola! When you arrive in Nicaragua, you’ll be stepping into the ‘Land of Fire and Water’, named after its volcanoes and lakes. In its neighbourhoods, or barrios, you’ll find a deep sense of community, people love spending time in the company of others. There are no street names in Nicaragua. Instead, locals navigate using landmarks!

Population

6 M

Capital city

Managua

Local time

Current Weather

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Distance to Australia

14,041 km

In Nicaragua, children are facing heartbreaking challenges. Without safe drinking water or proper toilets nearby, their health is at constant risk. It can be hard for children to dream of a future beyond their current reality. When opportunities are scarce, rates of early marriage go up, ending childhood for girls too soon.

Poverty in Nicaragua

3.9%

of people live in extreme poverty

27%

of the population lacks access to basic sanitation facilities

One third

of girls get married before they turn 18

Yet God's Church is on the move in Nicaragua. Our local church partners are bringing healing through safe bathrooms and clean drinking water. They refuse to give up on children’s futures, giving them every chance to succeed by teaching skills such as baking and poultry rearing. This is how stories start to change.

Compassion in Nicaragua

241

local church partners

62,042

children supported

750

babies and their mums supported

Impact in action

Daisy, 16

Change is happening across Nicaragua. In rural communities like Tisma where Daisy lives, only 46 per cent of youth finish Year 10 at school. Seeing Daisy’s dream to be a teacher, our local church partner encouraged her to be a tutor at her child development centre, where she is helping children continue their education!

“It fills me with pride when I’m walking down the street, and someone stops me to say they’re thankful for the help Daisy has given their child. Other times they tell me that thanks to Daisy’s help, their child is now excelling at school. I’m happy to see that she’s making a change in the lives of those around her.”

Ana María, Daisy’s mother

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Pray that God will open doors for children and youth to pursue their education.

Pray for the families supported through our Mums and Babies program, especially for their healthy growth and development during this critical stage of life.

Pray that God will bless those who are learning entrepreneurial skills with stable income in the future.

Pray for healing and provision for children currently experiencing malnutrition.

Pray that the people of Nicaragua will see economic progress restored.