Educate Street Children in El Salvador

Melvin is a hardworking young man. He struggled during 2014 with a few of his classes and even had to attend summer school to make up the classes he had failed, however, after all of his hard work in summer school he was able to pass. The only person that helps Melvin, besides the God´s Child Project, is his mother. She works making tortillas to support Melvin and his brother.

The conditions of the house are fairly decent. The house is made of adobe and has a cement floor. They family has quite a few electrical appliances and two beds. Melvin’s mother also recently bought a stove so that she can work selling tortillas.

The God´s Child Project has provided the family with a lot of support by covering the costs of Melvin’s registration fees, school uniform and school supplies as well as giving the family rice and beans and a cleaning kit among other things to help with some of the family’s many needs. Melvin also received a scholarship based on his grades.

Melvin´s mother is the only bread-winner in the family since his father passed away from kidney failure. Since his death Melvin’s mother has looked out for her children’s wellbeing. She prefers to stay single taking care of her children and with the help of the Project she has been able to provide a better future for her children.

In general, the family is doing well. At times Melvin's mother is careless with her children but when they need her the most she is there to help them. The family is very thankful for the help that they receive each month from the God´s Child Project. 

Story of a 15 year old girl from El Salvador

The young lady is 15 years old and is the oldest of 3 siblings. Her father works in the fields and makes about $60 per month. Since he doesn´t make very much money her mother has to go to work at 4:00 in the morning every day in a clothing store. Their standard of living is not that great. Although the house is made of cement blocks it is not in very good condition.

Because of the conditions that the family was living in the God´s Child Project admitted the three children to the program. The children stand out in school because of their good grades and behavior and they have made the most of the support that the Project has given them such as rice, beans, clothes, shoes and most importantly a scholarship so that they can improve their lives through education.

The oldest girl is not just a good student but also a big help to her family. She and her youngest sister walk 25 minutes every afternoon to get to a mill and help their grandmother sell tortillas and as they walk there they search for any type of material that they can recycle and sell. The two sisters also have done well in beauty competitions and they are always collaborative and participative.

Despite all the problems that they face each day the family is very thankful for the help that they receive each month from the Project since without that help it would be very hard for them to continue their education and have a professional trade in the future.