Most men from remote villages in Nicaragua are farmers, and their crops rely heavily on the rainy season. When the rainy season is very mild, or Nicaragua experiences a drought, farmers do not have food to provide for their families. According to The World Bank, "Nicaragua has an estimated population of 6.55 million and is the second poorest country in Latin America. According to the World Bank, in 2019, 24.9 % of the country lived below the poverty line, mostly in rural areas; 41 % of Nicaraguans live in rural areas with limited access to basic services, and 31 % of the labor force is employed in agriculture." Just One Opportunity is changing this statistic by providing opportunities for people, diversifying the economic condition of the villages by advising small businesses on ways to run their businesses, and working with farmers to have the tools and the knowledge to plant crops year-round. We are also helping the communities with legal documents such as birth certificates, helping students with college applications, and tutoring to ensure they succeed in school. We are also working on providing basic sanitation, such as clean water and septic systems, and medical assistance, such as checkups and dental care, once a year.
Medical: Since we started in 2012, 2,000 people have received basic medical checkups. Health improvements were made by building cooking stoves that eliminated smoke inside people's homes.
School supplies: Over 2,500 students have received uniforms and shoes to attend school, and over 12,000 pounds of school supplies have been distributed.
Food: We have distributed over 100,000 pounds of food since 2012 to help alleviate drought and excessive rain food insecurities.
Goals
By working with the community, we aim to locate contaminated water sources and then work to clean and improve the water supply to the villages. Doing so will increase all community members' health by reducing common and preventable school-age illnesses, especially those caused by parasites and unclean conditions. With your help, we can be successful. Consider donating to Just One Opportunity and support our many practical improvements.
