Hohana is a 26-year-old single mother who takes care of her four young children and has had to overcome very difficult situations. Not only were her family survivors of the flood in Gasca, Ecuador; but she has also had to take care of her children on her own, since her ex-partner had no intention of […]
The quality of a human life consists of physical, mental, and social well-being. However, when we understand the reality of our country, we are aware of households in precarious situations, inadequate nutrition, and problems such as parental abandonment. Thus, Carmen´s case sadly represents what we call poverty in Ecuador. Despite it occurring for 70 years,
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At 53 years of age, Francisca Jetacama Espinoza lives in the community of Chuchuqui with her family: two children, her husband, and her brother-in-law, who is elderly and has a disability that complicates his mobility. Life there is simple but full of plenitude. Francisca and her husband add to the family’s livelihood by selling chochos
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A story emerges from the heart of the indigenous community of Anrabi that reflects transformation through faith and effort. Erminia, a 44-year-old woman, has become an inspiring example of how God’s providence can manifest in our lives in unexpected and profoundly impactful ways. In 2023 , Erminia embarked on a journey with Pan de Vida
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Hilda Martha Anguaya is a woman who resides in the community of Chuchuquí. She is brave and faith-filled and lives with her parents, her grandmother, and her two children. Although she does not work in a formal job outside the home, she takes care of her family with dedication and love. However, she faces a
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Glory to God for His work in the life of Maria Clemencia Tabango! At 49 years old and living alone in the community of Pijal, Maria has faced challenges, but thanks to the Lord, she always finds strength and hope. Even though she has been living alone since her divorce 20 years ago and her
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Mrs. Susana Pintag is a 65-year-old older woman who suffered a physical disability of 87% as a result of a very serious fall from the stairs of her home. Since then, she has encountered countless difficulties along the way, but her courage and resilience to face these circumstances have enabled her to move forward. Despite
Isbel is a 24-year-old mother who lives in the south of Quito. Until recently, her family consisted of her husband and two daughters, but due to the complicated situation that the country is going through, the father decided to emigrate to the United States illegally, or at least that’s what his wife wants to think.
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During this time, we had the opportunity to work together with Lucia Morales, she is an indigenous woman from the community of Pigulca in Otavalo, we have worked together since 2020 when she came to Pan de Vida through her community leader. Lucia is 43 years old and lives with her 6 children, her husband,
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What is the limit to a mother’s love? This is the testimony of Laura Quishpe (65 years old), a mother who has had to double her work for the love of her son Santiago. Her son is 44 years old and has acquired a physical disability because of two strokes that left him without mobility,
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