Central America!!El Salvador!!educational opportunities plague its people. Compassion-assisted children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope. El Salvador speaks Spanish and has a population of over 6 million people. Issue: In rural areas, where the poverty level may be higher than 40%, children as young as 7 sometimes leave school so they can work to support their families. Those who fail to finish secondary school have few options beyond difficult jobs and minimal wages. Response: At Compassion centers, children are given educational assistance designed to keep them engaged with school. Older children learn entrepreneurial skills such as tailoring, baking, poultry production or fish farming, which provide them with better income-earning opportunities. Guatemala!!Compassion-assisted children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope. Guatemala speaks Spanish and the population of over 17 million people. Issue: Many Guatemalans face malnutrition, lack of medical access, violence and unemployment. There are also low levels of education, particularly among indigenous tribes in rural areas. Many people do not finish high school. The illiteracy rate among Guatemalans over age 15 is 19% — the second-highest in the Western Hemisphere. Response: For Compassion-assisted children, health and education are priorities. School supplies are provided when needed, and tutors are available to help with homework after school. Teens can explore vocational opportunities, and every child makes a plan for his or her future. Plus, all Compassion-assisted child have the opportunity to receive medical checkups and support. Honduras!!In fact, 63% of Hondurans live in poverty, threatened by violence and made ill by contaminated water. Compassion-assisted children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope. Honduras speaks Spanish and has a population of over 9 million people. Issue: Honduras’ poverty and inequality lead to high rates of crime and violence. Many child development centers are located in neighborhoods marred by organized crime and gangs. Response: Children who are actively involved in Compassion’s program are less susceptible to the lure of gang activity. In addition to regular programs, Compassion offers extracurricular activities like taekwondo training — a popular option that builds character and discipline. Mexico!!Compassion-assisted children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope. Mexico speaks Spanish and has a population of over 128 million people. Issue: It’s not uncommon for Mexico’s powerful drug cartels to recruit children. Some young people see it as their only way to a better life — especially among the 46% who live in poverty. They don’t anticipate the violence and danger they’ll face as a result. Response: Compassion staff members know each child and are in a position to intervene if he or she is at risk. The centers also have educational and recreational activities to capture children’s attention so they aren’t tempted to fill their time in unhealthy ways. Nicaragua!!children experience these realities daily. But at the Compassion center, there is hope. Nicaragua speaks Spanish and has a population of over 6 million people. Issue: Only about 70% of children in Nicaragua attend primary school. Therefore, the number who complete secondary school or college is low. Without an education, young people have limited opportunities to fulfill their potential and become financially self-sufficient adults.
Response: Education is a priority at Compassion centers. Children receive tutoring and encouragement, and those who need it get help to pay the direct and hidden costs of attending school. As children get older, they also have opportunities for non formal and vocational training that can help them succeed as adults.
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