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Each project has a soul of its own, adapted to the local facilities and the need of the children. The criteria of selecting a specific project is based on the local structure and human support that could help us make the dream come true.
El Mezquital, Guatemala El Mezquital is a new area born out of a government project to start a wholesale market for Guatemala City. The Market never became a reality, leaving the migrant population without any alternative for work. more information

Mar del Plata, Argentina "Casa del Nino" was started 18 years ago by Marta Garaicoechea. At first Marta was feeding fifty children, cooking in an open fire, behind the walls of the local chapel. more information

Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico Nine years ago Eleazar Peņaloza started a nursery service to help new mothers find jobs in Nezahualcoyotl. This neighborhood, east of the Mexico City airport borders the city dump were most parents work collecting recyclables. more information

Chaclacayo, Peru Villa Rica's student population would require a complete elementary and junior high school. Instead only 42 students attend a two classroom school. under development

Santa Lucia La Reforma, Guatemala Located 200 km from Guatemala City, near Chichicastenango, Santa Lucia and the neighboring Quiche villages were one of the most ravaged areas during the thirty years Guerilla war. under development







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