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Capital: Washington, DC
Population: 326 million
Average life expectancy: 80 years
Literacy rate: 86%
Population living below poverty line: 15%
Population without electricity: 0
Population without access to safe drinking water: 2.6 million
Most widely spoken language: English
Source: The World Factbook
ABOUT United States
Although the United States has the second-largest economy in the world, an unequal distribution of wealth is creating an ever-widening gap between the rich and the poor. Stagnating wages for lower-income families and rising health care costs have challenged many to remain above the poverty line. Home to many cultures, ethnic groups, traditions, and values, the United States enjoys a rich craft culture, both traditional and modern.
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Bright Endeavors
Bright Endeavors is a nonprofit social enterprise in Chicago committed to helping inner city, homeless and at-risk young women, between the ages of 16 - 25, gain the necessary skills to become self-sufficient, successful adults.Read More » -
Just Coffee
Just Coffee is a 100% fair trade coffee roaster that is passionate about Fair Trade, building sustainable economies, and being politically involved both locally and globally.Read More » -
Women's Bean Project
The Women's Bean Project is a non-profit organization based in Denver which was created to help at-risk women break the cycle of chronic poverty and unemployment.Read More »
