In the United States today, Hispanics make up the largest minority group.

"Hispanic," however, is a broad term that covers many different backgrounds. Within this large term, people from Central America are the fastest-growing group. Many Central Americans came to America seeking safety from violence and war.

Find out more about these immigrants—the turmoil that drove them to the United States, and the struggles they faced upon arrival. Learn what Central Americans are doing to better their home countries, the United States, and the world.