Nicaragua
Founded in January 1998, Casa Alianza Nicaragua proceeded from a long history of support from Nicaragua's first two freely elected presidents. Both Violeta Chamorro and Arnoldo Aleman publicly expressed support for bringing Casa Alianza to Nicaragua, and ultimately Covenant House moved for its foundation. Following its foundation in January 1998, August of the same year saw the opening of a residential program for 26 boys and 8 girls coming off the streets. Although Casa Alianza Nicaragua's age range was 14-18 in its early existence, it quickly moved to a range of approximately 10-20 in response to the nation's need. In 2001, Casa Alianza Nicaragua opened a young mothers program for 15 mothers and their babes as well as a separate residence for 25 formerly homeless young girls. In 2003, the Conrad N. Hilton Home was completed and formally dedicated with the help of a $US 1.0 million prize stemming from the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Award. The home would house 94 beds for formerly homeless young boys and girls.
Casa Alianza Nicaragua recently participated in the 2010 Street Child World Cup in Durban, South Africa, placing in a tie for 3rd with the United Kingdom.
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