William, 52 years old, has a cataract problem that has worsened due to his type II diabetes, which has caused him to lose considerable vision. The only solution for his condition is surgery, but he has been waiting for this intervention for many years, to the point where he can barely distinguish shadows now. William […]
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Darlin is a 35-year-old Colombian woman, mother of two young children, Ángel (8) and Liam (2), who had to flee their country due to armed conflict. In Colombia, they faced direct threats from groups seeking to extort money (“protection fees”) from their farms and livestock in rural areas. Due to this situation and a previous
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Yulany, una mujer venezolana de espíritu inquebrantable emprendió un arduo viaje hacia Ecuador en enero de 2024 junto a sus cuatro nietos (Yosibeth, Josué, Marleydis, Matías) y sus dos hijos. La vida en su país natal se había vuelto insostenible, obligándolos a buscar refugio en Colombia, desde donde finalmente migraron a Ecuador en busca de
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Hello everyone! My name is Cassie Chapman, and I’m from the United States. I recently celebrated my 21st birthday and am set to graduate from my university this December, where I’m studying social work. For as long as I can remember, the Lord has placed a deep desire in my heart to share His love
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Genesis, a young single mother of 21 years old, faces enormous challenges every day in her life in Ecuador. Four years ago, she arrived in this country fleeing the economic and political crisis in Venezuela in search of a future. Genesis has 2 children Gael, 4 years old, and Mateo, just 4 months old, both
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Solimar is a mother who oversees her four children: Sthefany (21 years old), Yoaniker (17 years old), Yonailys (11 years old) and Yohalberth (8 years old), all of Venezuelan nationality. In 2021, they made the difficult decision to leave their country due to the severe economic crisis, in the hope of finding a better future
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A couple of years ago, a team from Pan de Vida had the privilege of getting to know the story of a truly strong woman: Leydis Mosquera. From the very first moment, we saw how tirelessly she works for her family, especially for her two children. She always welcomes us with a smile and a
Yusmary Coromoto is a woman whose life is marked by unwavering dedication to her 23-year-old sister Daniela, who has an intellectual disability. After their mother’s departure, Yusmary lovingly took on the responsibility of supporting and caring for her sister, from basic needs like changing diapers to providing care during her menstrual period. With concern, she
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The strength and perseverance of a mother in raising her children while fulfilling her work responsibilities are truly admirable. A touching example of this is the story of Valesska, a Venezuelan woman who migrated to Ecuador four years ago with her son Fernando, who is now five years old. Valesska makes a living by selling
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María Teresa Romo Segovia is one of our beneficiaries, whose story reflects the challenges and resilience that characterize many elderly individuals in our country. At 70 years old, she finds herself alone, facing the difficulties of daily life in a challenging environment, despite having three children who have pursued their own paths, living far away
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