The Nivaclé are an indigenous tribe of 15,000-25,000 scattered across the vast scrub plains of remote Paraguay. Over the last two generations, their traditional way of life has been changed by progress, displacement and Mother Nature. They are now living in deplorable conditions, unable to live according to traditional upbringing, yet also unable to adapt to a changing way of life. They have become dependent on charitable assistance and most are not self-reliant. Clean water and nutritious food are lacking. Education and vocational training are sorely inadequate. And jobs are low paying and sporadic. They are a happy people, a grateful people, a humble people who need help to pull themselves out of the condition they are in.