-Nicaragua is the third poorest nation in the world.
- For every 10,000 people, there are 6 doctors.
- As of 2005, only 28% of the population had finished primary school. (this number has increased, since the change in government in 2006, but is still not high.)
- The mortality rate for infectious diseases is 80%. Most of these cases are preventable.
- Most Nicaraguans only eat 1.5 meals a day. Because of inflation, the majority cannot afford to buy food. (This includes the children whose meals consist of garbage.)
- The availability of electricity all the time, not when the government thinks the people need it, is somewhat recent, and now, there is only one company, so it’s ridiculously expensive.
- The majority of the people don’t have portable water.
In light of this information, I find out I am living like a queen.
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heartbreaking
that is so sad. :(
that is heartbreaking.
crazy. what a great place to be and give of your time. Can't wait to read about your volunteer experiences.
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