Category - sponsor a child in south america

Sponsor a child in Nicaragua - child sponsorship

staff writers — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:10:34 +0000

Nicaragua, one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere, is in recovery from a long history of oppressive dictatorships, civil war and natural disasters. You can sponsor a child in Nicaragua here

Sponsor a child in Peru - child sponsorship

staff writers — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:58:48 +0000

Peru has experienced a variety of military and public governments since gaining independence from their Spanish colonisers in the mid-nineteenth century. You can sponsor a child in Peru here

Sponsor a child in Bolivia - child sponsorship

staff writers — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:01:23 +0000

Bolivia has a very troubled history, which until 1982, was characterised by many coups and counter-coups. The controversial policies of President Evo Morales, elected with an almost unprecedented majority of votes, have exacerbated tensions between different ethnic groups. He faces massive challenges with regard to poverty, civil unrest and illegal drug production and exportation.

Sponsor a child in Brazil - child sponsorship

staff writers — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:38:56 +0000

Strong economic growth and the recent decrease in numbers of people contracting HIV point strongly toward its development as a nation. However, with 22% of its 176.3 million strong population still living below the poverty line, welfare is still a massive issue in Brazil. You can sponsor a child in Brazil here