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• Young people aren't aware of the options they have for their futures
• Women have little or no access to money so there is no way for them to ever change their situation. 
• Conservatism - some parents won’t give permission for the program to take their kids to Fresno to visit the coffee farm or other field trips. 

Other Links

Magdalena River: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalena_River