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    Nicaragua is one of the poorest countries in Latin
    America. 75.8% of Nicaraguans live on less than
    $2.00 a day...
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    And the country's poverty most severely
    affects women and children.
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    But In 2015, 52 women took the opportunity to open
    their own Mercado Fresco micro-franchise.
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    Their desire is to provide for their children and
    give them hope for a better future.
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    Sales from the stores have increased their income from
    less than $2.00 a day to an average of $7.00 a day.
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    11 of the 52 women have formed a leadership
    committee that connects, supports, and coaches other
    women on how to have successful stores.
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    Our in-country Nicaraguan staff has grown
    to 16 employees.
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    And has offered our women budgeting help,
    health screenings, legal services, personal
    development planning, and counseling for
    individuals and families.
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    This 2015, we introduced 72 new products, including
    nacatamales and roasted chicken.
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    Because of the Mercado Fresco stores in their
    communities, 21,700 children had access to healthy,
    nutritious food.
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    Rosa feels like Super Mama now that she is
    able to contribute to family needs.
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    Gloria is now able to provide her children
    with proper nutrition and school supplies.
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    Because Indira is able to earn a reliable income,
    she is able to provide much needed medical care
    for her children.
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    Because Jeaneth’s income tripled, she was finally
    able to get her son the bike he’s been asking for
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    Marta is able to provide snacks for 40 kids that
    visit her home every Saturday for games and
    Bible stories.
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    Leanor is able to travel to rural parts of the
    country to advocate for those with even less
    than she has.
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    Esmerelda is starting off 2016 able to pay her debts!
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    Because of your generosity, 2016 will mean 60
    more women will receive the opportunity to work
    their way out of poverty
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    They will receive hands on support from
    Supply Hope staff to set up their store.
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    The Supply Hope team will hang banners, help
    pass out flyers to the neighbors, and be present
    for the store’s grand opening.
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    On Kathy’s set-up day, she said, “The store is a
    blessing. It allows me to invest in my kids' education,
    that’s the first thing I want to do.”
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    Raquel and Ester have a better future because
    their mom is now able to earn a reliable income.
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    Same with Danny and Angel
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    and Jazmina
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    And Jarred
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    And Chelsea
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    And Hector
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    And because of
    you, so many
    other lives will
    change in 2016.

    Thank You.
    For how you can get involved, check out
    www.supplyhope.org and help us
    provide a path out of poverty through
    micro-franchising.