picture of now: angola

Angola is a country in the south of Africa. Like most African countries, Angola is a war-torn nation and just recently in 2002 started rebuilding their nation. Today it is run by a mulitparty presidential regime (not entirely divorcing itself from a dictatorship). Because of high oil prices and the demand for oil, Angola is making some money through selling oil world wide. However, the nation has 40.5% of the population living below the poverty line and because of the 27 year civil war, most of the country's infrastructures are still yet to be established. This is why most of the food must be imported even though 85% of the labor force occupation is agriculture. Angola is also facing environmental issues such as soil erosion, deforestation, and water shortage. Additionally, for communications, there are only 6 television broadcasting stations and until 2005, the telephone company was a monopoly demanding absurd prices for phone services. Due to the country's reconstruction and because the country itself is poor, not much money is shown going towards charity. However many charities have been formed and aided Angola such as SOS Children's Villages and Pavarotti & Friends where the great tenor hosts a concert and all the proceeds benefit Angola.

fourth quadrant

This is our most unlikely quadrant. Although the US economy has been stagnant for a while, the economy does not seem to be getting any worse. Of course the US has yet to recover and money is and always will be an issue. Many workers have been laid off and many families have become homeless. However, this does not stop the nation to shut down all production. As we speak many different ideas and technologies are being introduced and suggested in order to make every day life easier. With all of these materials there are always commercials, advertisements, and ways to access information. Because the advancement of technology will not be diminished any time soon, this quadrant will possibly never happen. Unless we add in a wild card. The only way the spread of awareness will cease is when the US becomes a dictatorship and takes control of all aspect of the media. Then the information that is fed to the citizens will be limited and biased.

work cited

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Managua, Nicaragua

Managua, Nicaragua, the nation's capital, is the second most populous city in Central America. Meanwhile, Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the Americas by most economic standards. Since 48% of the population live below the poverty threshold, these citizens are less likely to donate money and time to support others. Indeed, 79.9% of the inhabitants live on less than $2 a day. Based on these statistics, the majority cannot afford such luxuries as televisions and computers, making them less accessible to advertisements. At the same time, the country's capital is flourishing economically so most of its people are relatively wealthy. The types of communication media that they come in contact with include: television, radio, cinema, newspapers, magazines, and Internet-based websites. Incidentally, freedom of speech is a right guaranteed by the Constitution of Nicaragua. As such, there is no official state censorship of the media. Despite the varying socioeconomic sections of the overall population, people in Nicaragua still participate in global charities. While most of them are domestic to support their own people, there are several large organizations such s "Si A La Vida" that provide overseas aid. Nicaragua's participation may be moderate, but that is justified because the country has many of its own struggles to overcome first.

Picture of Now - Nicaragua (websites)

Media in Nicaragua

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Media_of_Nicaragua

The Media of Nicaragua consist of several different types of communications media: television, radio, cinema, newspapers, magazines, and Internet-based Web sites.^[1]

Freedom of speech is a right guaranteed by the Constitution of Nicaragua. The is no official state censorship of the media in Nicaragua.^[2]

US charities created to help the people in Nicaragua (receivers)

Proyecto Laguna

http://www.proyectolaguna.com/

Poverty in Nicaragua

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicaragua#Poverty

By most economic measures, Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the Americas.^[80][81][82] Nicaragua's nominal GDP stands at 6.554 for 2009 and increasing to 8.532 by 2014.^[83]Nicaragua's GDP (PPP) 16.709 billion and the GDP per capita is $1,028 for Nicaragua.^[84] By 2014 it is estimated that Haiti's GDP PPP would increase to 14.642 versus Nicaragua's 20.650.^[85]

According to the CIA Fact Book, inflation averaged 8.1% from 2000 through 2006. As of 2007, Nicaragua's inflation stands at 9.8%. The World Bank also indicates moderate economic growth at an average of 5% from 1995 through 2004. In 2005 the economy grew 4%, with overall GDP reaching $4.91 billion. In 2006, the economy expanded by 3.7% as GDP reached $5.3 billion. As of 2008, it stands at $6.5 billion.

According to the PNUD, 48% of the population in Nicaragua live below the poverty line^[86], 79.9% of the population live with less than $2 per day^[87], unemployment is 3.9%, and another 46.5% are underemployed (2008 est.). As in many other developing countries, a large segment of the economically poor in Nicaragua are women. In addition, a relatively high proportion of Nicaragua's homes have a woman as head of household: 39% of urban homes and 28% of rural homes. According to UN figures, 80% of the indigenous people (who make up 5% of the population) live on less than $1 per day.^[88] According to the FAO, 27% of all Nicaraguans are suffering from undernourishment; the highest percentage in Central America.

Si A La Vida (Yes! To Life) - Overseas Aid

http://www.charity-charities.org/Nicaragua-charities/Managua-1464005.html

http://asalv.org/

Si A La Vida- Nicaragua Charity Profile

¡Sí a la Vida! (Yes! to Life) began in 1994 when Jonathan Roise, a Seattle Quaker*, and Nicaraguan social activist Mercedes Guido first befriended homeless, glue-sniffing boys in the big Montenegro Public Market in Managua. When a number of the kids responded, choosing to leave the street life and give up "the glue," neighbors in the barrio offered food and support. Cash donation from U.S. and British friends enabled Jonathan and the local volunteers to establish ¡Sí a la Vida!'s small center, Casa Nuevo Amanecer (New Sunrise House).

Now, with generous gifts, large and small, of caring friends, ¡Sí a la Vida! is expanding its Managua center to serve more kids from the streets. A second center for older youth is located on Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua, where ¡Sí a la Vida! has acquired land for new facilities and a farm. The first building, a dormitory and dining hall, is completed. Eighteen boys are now residing at this new building, which has been named Casa José María in honor of a Spanish friend and benefactor of the project A new dormitory is planned and we expect construction to begin early in 2006.

Increased Money Donated, Increased Social Awareness

This is for fleshing out the "increased money donated, increased social awareness" quadrant:

A few decades later when the economy of the United States flourishes again, more people will hold higher paying, more secure jobs with better benefits. When they financially stable enough to support themselves and their families, they are more willing to donate a portion of their money and time to help others who are less fortunate. At the same time, affluent individuals with higher income can afford luxuries such as televisions and computers with Internet. Having access to these technologies means that these people have the potential to be exposed to more advertisements. Global charities will utilize the media to promote their cause and recruit volunteers. Meanwhile, businesses will also experience the economic boom. As a result, they will have more capital to spend on innovative promotions. For example, they can sponsor a charity event or donate a hefty sum to an organization. They can expand and advertise their active participation to attract the attention of potential consumers who are conscientious of helping the needy.

Overseas charity based in Nicaragua called Si A La Vida

http://asalv.org/

archive of charities in Nicaragua

http://www.charity-charities.org/Nicaragua-charities/Managua-1464005.html

Economic state of Nicaragua

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicaragua#Poverty