Age group: Pioneers/Venturers

How long it will take: 30 minutes

What materials you will need: Copies of the "Nicaragua - a case study" story

The aim of the activity: To raise awareness of the impact of debt on the lives of ordinary people in poor countries

What to do:
Read the story and discuss any issues arising from it with the group.
Brainstorm a list of ways in which they think people's lives in Nicaragua are affected by debt.