By Rina Lazo | Director of Benefactor Services
Ruth is a sweet 6 year old girl who is in kindergarten at our Dreamer Center school in Antigua, Guatemala. Ruth lives with her mother, father and little brother. Her mother has a physical disability from birth which makes it difficult to find work. Her right leg is much shorter than the left and she only has 3 toes on that foot. Ruth's father worked as a security guard on a truck and one day he was in an accident. He lost control of the truck which then rolled over several times and ended up crashing into the wall along the highway. He was left with both legs fractured and was unable to work for a year.
After the accident Ruth's parents were left without money or any way to earn an income and provide for their family. For a little over a year the family lived on the streets and Ruth's mother begged for money to pay for the medicine and treatments that her husband needed and for food for the children. Although the family knew the importance of education Ruth was also unable to go to school because the family just couldn't afford the school supplies and uniform she would need to attend school.
One day someone told them about The GOD'S CHILD Project and upon hearing their story the Project helped the family with food, clothes, shoes and medical care for the whole family. Ruth was also enrolled in the Dreamer Center school where school supplies, a uniform and two meals a day were provided for her and most importantly she was able to begin her education so that she can better provide for herself and her family when she grows up.
The family is very grateful for the help that The GOD'S CHILD Project has given them. Both of Ruth's parents are now able to sell toys and different products and are able to support their family. Her father has now recovered and although there is some damage to his legs he can walk on his own and continue to work with his wife to provide their children with a better future.
Please help us to continue to provide Ruth and children like her with an education. Your generous contribution today will provide this life-changing tool to those who need it the most, helping them to break the bitter chains of poverty.
With gratitude,
Rina LazoDirector of Benefactor ServicesLinks:
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