Central America
Belize
Belize has one of the highest murder rates per capita of any country in the world with around 25 murders happening per 100,000 people per year
411k
Population
80%
Christian
Hurricane Threatens Church
For over two hours, Pastor Robert Simpson used all of his strength to hold the roof of his home in place. His home, which was also the 2nd floor of his church was being threatened by 90 mph winds during hurricane Lisa in the fall of 2022. Because of this hurricane and the damage that was caused to his property, Pastor Robert and Word of Life church had to put their children’s feeding program on hold for a few weeks. Some of the children being supported by the feeding program may receive their only meal for a few days from the feeding program.
According to a 2022 Census, the poverty rate of Belize remains at 35.7%. While up to 42% of the general population is affected, up to 50% of Belizean children under the age of 15 are classified as poor, and 58% of Belizes youth under 18 are classified as multi-dimensionally poor.
UNICEP and ECLAC estimates that 6 out of 10 children in Belize lack at least one of these basic needs: adequate nutrition, clean drinking water, proper sanitation, adequate housing and access to education and information.
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