For many children in Latin America, poverty can be confusing. Within just a few miles of a slum community, there are gated communities and large houses with full refrigerators. This unbalanced distribution of wealth is common throughout Latin America, and it is very difficult for impoverished families to break out of poverty. With many families unable to get decent jobs, it is difficult to put food on the table.
Across Africa, there are millions of orphans, and not all of them are because their parents are no longer living. The population across the African continent continues to grow at a rapid pace. For families already struggling to provide enough to eat, this means more mouths to feed. Parents are often unable to care for their children and they end up in orphanages or living on the street. Without the education and skills to earn a decent income, there may not be enough money to provide sufficient food, leading to malnutrition and poor health.