Nicaragua is known for its lively cultures, wonderful food, and beautiful beaches. This vibrant Latin American nation has the charm of Hispanic culture and a stunning geography. It seems like a Central American paradise. But if you take a closer look, you’ll see that many of the people of Nicaragua are in ruin. Forty-eight percent of the population lives below the poverty line, and almost 80 percent live on less than $2 a day. Many children are orphaned because of the lack of resources to take care of them. Come partner...

                        Known as one of the biggest melting pots in the world, South Asia is home to varieties of distinct ethnicities and cultures that cannot be found anyplace else. Filled with vivid art, literature, and movies, South Asian charm is known all over the world. This exotic peninsula appears to be a thriving multi-cultural paradise. However, this front of prosperity comes a huge price of human capital. While castes systems were officially declared illegal in 1947, many attitudinal barriers against...

              Peru overflows with wonder and exploration. Its rich history of ancient civilizations is a direct link to the past and an inspiration for the future. But due to the overdevelopment of land, much of the native population lives in poverty. Health care in Peru remains behind the times. Ninety percent of rural villages and 25 percent of urban cities live without potable water, resulting in high numbers of deaths due to infection. In recent years, 1200 died weekly from malnutrition, while 38 percent of those who survived suffered from...

                Home to at least a dozen distinct people groups, Malawi captures the hearts of hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. Wide varieties of cuisine and breathtaking views make Malawi a unique experience that you can’t get anywhere else. But the people of Malawi are dying. One in ten adults lives with HIV/AIDS, and 70 percent of all of Malawi’s hospital beds are occupied by people suffering from this disease and its complications. The epidemic causes overcrowded orphanages, a lack of workers to harvest food, and an...

                Ancient charm collides with modern flair on the island nation of Cuba. Cuban goods are sold around the world, tourists flock to its beaches, and photographers come from all over to capture incredible images. Cuba’s long history and distinctiveness make it a unique place of global influence. Despite Cuba’s vibrant spirit, it remains run down. To further complicate economic problems, there’s a huge divide between rich and poor. Even though the nation guarantees an even distribution of wealth, corruption within the...

                          The Dominican Republic’s beautiful beaches, exotic history, and diverse population make it one of the most sought-after vacationing places in the entire world. With booming markets, tourism, and high demand for travel, it seems like paradise. Upon closer inspection, though, you can see a darker side. The farther you move in from coastal areas, the more intense the poverty grows. To complicate the problems of the poor, hurricanes have left many families homeless. Due to lack of media coverage,...