If you are using Internet Explorer, press F11 for a full-screen view. Nicaragua is Latin America's poorest country, with some of the worst indicators for human welfare. Three quarters of the poor live in rural areas, and half of these are extremely poor, unable to meet their daily food needs.
Unemployment is extremely high.
Under these economic conditions starting a business is a not a real possibility for the vast majority. Rainbow Network encourages many families to establish their own micro-business by offering small loans. These enterprises not only increase monthly income, but also enhance self worth. Hundreds of families use loans to buy livestock, manufacture hand made brooms, buy and sell vegetables, basic grocery items and more.