Sponsor A Child

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The leading cause of children getting caught in human trafficking is lack of education, and therefore, desperation of the family. School is costly for families in Guatemala, so many children are unable to attend. Each of the children listed below are in unfortunate circumstances that make them at risk for being trafficked.

Sponsorships are $20/month with a one-time fee of $50

Your monthly sponsorship will provide a child with school supplies, clothing, and food necessary for attending school.

Hector Emanuel Gonzales Rir

Hector Emanuel Gonzales Rir

Birthday: March 28, 2017 | 7 years old | Last Completed Grade: 1st

 

Hector is in the care of his grandmother because both parents were alcoholics. The father died in a motorcycle accident due to his drunken state and the mother disappeared without a trace, nothing has been heard from her for four years. They do not have their own house, the grandmother works seasonally. He does not study due to lack of resources because what his grandmother earns is barely enough for them to eat. Hector attended first grade last year.

Sarah elizabeth gonzales rir

Sarah elizabeth gonzales rir

Birthday: June 11, 2019 | 5 years old | Last Completed Grade: none

 

Sarah is Hector’s sister. She is old enough to begin Kindergarten next year.

She is in the care of her grandmother because both parents were alcoholics. The father died in a motorcycle accident due to his drunken state and the mother disappeared without a trace, nothing has been heard from her for four years.
They do not have their own house, the grandmother works seasonally. She does not study due to lack of resources because what her grandmother earns is barely enough for them to eat.

Brenda Maricela Mendez Ochoa

Brenda Maricela Mendez Ochoa

Birthday: September 4, 2015 | 9 years old | Last Completed Grade: none

 

Brenda is the second daughter of five siblings who live in a rented house in precarious conditions because her father was an alcoholic and, as a result of bad decisions, he was imprisoned. The mother  cleans to make an income for food food and rent during the day. The five children are left alone at home and have not been able to study due to lack of resources. Brenda states that she would like to study.

Antoni Adoridan Mendez Ochoa

Antoni Adoridan Mendez Ochoa

Birthday: February 4, 2016 | 8 years old | Last Completed Grade: none

 

Antoni is the fourth child of five siblings who live in a rented house in precarious conditions because his father was an alcoholic and, as a result of bad decisions, he was imprisoned. The mother cleans to earn an income for food and rent during the day. The five children are left alone at home and have not been able to study due to lack of resources.

Edison Abiel Tuy Socop

Edison Abiel Tuy Socop

Birthday: January 25, 2013 | 11 years old | Last Completed Grade: 4th

 

Edison is the third child of four, his parents are guardians of a farm where they work to be able to live there, however his father’s salary is not enough to cover his school needs.