CARE's chief executive, Geoffrey Dennis, visits a project in Nicaragua in 2007.
We’ve been working uninterrupted in Nicaragua since 1966, despite political turmoil and civil war. But in spite of progress, 48 per cent of Nicaraguans still live in poverty.
We work in partnership with poor communities to improve living standards. In times of disaster we provide emergency relief to help people rebuild their lives.
Better health
CARE are providing safe drinking water, basic sanitation, health education and community development training to rural communities.
We are working to reduce the number of infants and pregnant women who die unnecessarily.
We are improving access to quality healthcare, health clinics and training health leaders. We raise awareness about the health risks pregnant women and infants face.
Protecting the environment
We’re working with local communities to prevent environmental degradation in La Majada and the Pire River.
We’re teaching people about protecting their environment, for example through farming techniques that increase crop yields without depleting natural resources.
Earning a decent living
Over the next two years, we’ll be working to improve the quality of life of small agri-business owners.
We’re helping producers compete in national and international markets, as well as using new sustainable techniques to fight pests and diseases that damage crops.
