Because corruption is a grim reality in Russia, non-government organizations who help children must follow a certain level of political correctness. Therefore, the actual situation of children can’t always be reported accurately, which also makes it difficult to improve their lives.
Sweden has prospered from its political neutrality and prides itself on being a nation of equality. It’s one of the most secular countries in the region though the majority of the people belong to the Lutheran church, however just on a nominal basis. There is little interest in evangelism of children as the Lutheran Church practices infant baptism and believes that children are saved.
Although Colombia possesses much wealth, 45 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. The most vulnerable victims are the children, with multitudes of homeless children abandoned to sleep on the streets of big cities.
Twenty-five percent of people in Grenada are 14 and under. The family is a powerful unit in this country, with household often containing several generations. Children are raised by their parents, grandparents, siblings, and aunts and uncles.
Of the ten million people living in Haiti, 43 percent of them are under the age of 18. Children there contend with widespread poverty, huge inequalities, and a high risk of natural hazards, which makes it even harder for children to get the food, health care, and education they need.