Austin Espinosa is 6 years old and lives in the indigenous community of Cuaraburo in Otavalo. For years, his teachers described him as “distracted” and “difficult to work with,” but everything began to change when a teacher experienced in working with children with special needs suggested that Austin might have autism. To receive the therapy […]
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Adrianna Fofer’s story is one of resilience in the face of overwhelming challenges. Originally from Venezuela, she lives in Quito with her partner, Cristhian, their three-year-old Liam, and Cristhian’s sixteen-year-old brother, Bladin, who recently joined them. Together, they form a united and loving family, even as they navigate extreme financial and health difficulties. Liam, their
Martha Arque is 44 years old and lives in the community of Casco Valenzuela with her husband and their three children. She is a resilient, hardworking, and faith-driven woman who has taken every opportunity God has placed in her path. Her journey on the Life Farms program began with a multiplication life farm. Thanks to
Deisy Muenala, from the community of Cachicullá, learned about Pan de Vida thanks to her church pastor. She joined the “Huertos de Vida” (Life farm) program and started with a basic life farm; through hard work and perseverance, she progressed to a full-size life farm and later to an ideal life farm. At this stage,
Keidymar is a 24-year-old Venezuelan woman and mother of three young children (6, 3, and 1 year old). After migrating to Ecuador due to the humanitarian crisis and recently separating from her children’s father, she faces raising them alone, without support networks or economic stability. She lives in a shared room with another mother, and
Ana Sanchez is a retired teacher from Venezuela who has lived in Ecuador for the past seven years alongside her adult son. In Venezuela, she devoted her career to working with children with learning disabilities in the public schools. After the collapse of the country’s social security system, Ana made the difficult decision to leave
Luz Lumbi lives with her husband, Jinsop, and their 6-year-old son Mathias. For the past year, they have been beneficiaries of Pan de Vida’s programs. Jinsop works irregularly as a driver and is the family’s primary earner, while Luz supports their income by selling quimbolitos, a traditional Ecuadorian dessert, once a week. A few years
Meifer Prado is a single mother to her one-year-old son, Gael. To provide for him, she creates her own perfumes and soaps, earning about $130 a month. Like many small business owners, Meifer faced countless challenges—especially the lack of visibility and a steady clientele. She struggled to attract new customers because her business had little
Margarita Alta is a 37-year-old indigenous woman from the community of Topo Grande, Cotacachi. The mother of six children, ranging in age from 2 to 22, is proud that all of them are in school. Her eldest son and her husband work in construction in Otavalo, Cotacachi and Quito. In September 2023, Margarita joined Pan
Luz María Arellano is a 56-year-old indigenous woman from the community of Pigulca, where she lives with her two children, her husband and her mother-in-law, whom they care for with dedication. Since learning about the Foundation through the Community Development project, she has demonstrated an unconditional commitment to the welfare of her community. Although she
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