Wherever we go, there are countless numbers of people in need, each one with a unique story. Some of those stories have happy endings, but others do not. These are a few of those stories.

Daniel receives care from the project in El Tejar , Guatemala . At 16 months (the age shown in the picture), Daniel weighed approximately 15 lbs . Daniel´s mother was raising three children on approximately $1.30 (ten quetzals) per day. As a result, she was unable to provide proper nutrition for her children. Because Daniel was so hungry, he resorted to eating dirt and his own feces. This resulted in intestinal parasites. Daniel´s level of malnutrition led to a weakened immune system. This, in combination with a leaky roof, led to bronchitis.

Daniel was able to receive care from ASODECIGUA to combat both his bronchitis and parasites. He was also given medicine, overnight care, and regular meals. He has since gained weight and fully recovered.

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Miguel is a ten-year old who is one of fifteen children receiving services from the Ministry of Truth and Light (Ministerio Luz y Verdad). He lives with his family in a metal shack shared by ten other families. The shack has dirt floors, no running water, and very little electricity. Each family has one room within the shack. Miguel lives with his grandmother, mother, brothers, and sisters in a tiny room.

When he began receiving services from the ministry, he was described as physically and verbally aggressive. He has since stopped his aggressive outbursts and swearing. Miguel has never attended school because of the extreme poverty his family lives in. The ministry has worked with him to make sure his math and reading skills are at grade level.

A USLA volunteer recently donated $160 to pay Miguel’s education expenses. This will cover the cost of his registration fees, uniforms, and school supplies. It also enabled the ministry to pay for new shoes and a haircut for him. Miguel will begin school in January, when the new academic year begins.

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