Costa Rica- Costa Rica attracts millions of tourists each year, the beautiful landscapes have made Costa Rica’s Economy mostly based on tourism. In Costa Rica 1.1 million people live in poverty, that’s 1/4 of the population. The poverty gets worse as you leave the metropolitan areas. Another big concern is that poverty has not reduced for over two decades.
Cambodia- Cambodia’s youth is particularly exposed to vulnerabilities mainly concerning mental and physical weaknesses, abuse and poverty. 36% of Cambodia’s youth live below the poverty line. The youth are exposed to health issues, lack of personal hygiene materials and basic needs, and sexual exploitation.The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development reports “the young population is estimated to experience more violence and abuse than any other age group, especially in terms of domestic and gender-based violence”.
Swaziland– Life expectancy for the people of Swaziland has drop by ten years since 1990. In 2013, Swaziland had the highest percentage of HIV/AIDS in the world. The Borgen Project informs “Drought has been a major factor in restricting growth and contributing to poverty in Swaziland. According to All Africa, a drought last year was partially responsible for a 31 percent decline in maize production in 2015 and left 300,000 people (one-quarter of the population) targeted for aids”. The Swaziland Government has come up with a plan to reduce poverty, theirs goals consist of providing households with access to clean water and giving women the same rights that men have.
Training Camp Update- Training camp is approaching very fast! I leave for Atlanta Georgia in 8 Days, I will be meeting the people who I will spend 9 months of my life with. I’m going to learn how to be a missionary! I am super excited, if you follow my Instagram there will be lots of updates and I will be showing y’all what I have learned and what God has revealed to me. So that being said please pray for me that I would understand what role God wants me to fulfill for these next coming months! I still have a little ways to go to reach my $5000 Goal, my last chance to make this is by July 2nd WHICH IS TOMORROW! I cannot say how thankful I am to my family who have come to me wanting to give more. I appreciate everyone who has donated anything. I do not worry because I know God is faithful and will provide. a friend/mentor shared a verse with me it says… The king granted my requests, for the gracious hand of my God was on me. Nehemiah 2:8 Thank y’all!!!
citations:
https://borgenproject.org/poverty-in-costa-rica-2/
http://www.oecd.org/dev/inclusivesocietiesanddevelopment/youth-issues-in-cambodia.htm
