Help Nicaragua's Poor Climb out of Poverty

Bayardo Lopez Pavon, in Nicaragua 2007, runs a woodworking shop contructing unique boxes and selling them at the local market. He is also a member of ASODENIC, Opportunity's partner in Nicaragua.

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Nicaragua Microfinance

Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. 16% of their population lives on less than $1.25 a day. By providing training and financial support for the two most promising enterprises- agriculture and tourism- impoverished populations can help themselves and their communities.

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