José, 76 years old, has faced a series of challenges throughout his life. After the death of his wife four years ago due to complications from COVID-19, he took on the responsibility of caring for his 5-year-old granddaughter, who lives with him. Although he does not have a stable job, José strives every day to […]
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Eliceth Lobo, 32 years old, decided to emigrate from Venezuela with her family due to the severe political crisis in her country in December 2023. They faced persecution for opposing the government’s reforms and for fighting for better education and healthcare for their children. The family embarked on a long journey until they reached Ecuador
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María is a single mother of four children: Maryuri, Brigitte, Jostin, and Juan. After going through a series of adversities, she made the brave decision to separate from her children’s father, who was a constant source of violence. Today, María tirelessly fights to provide the best for her children, but the circumstances have not been
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Maria is a 28-year-old Colombian woman and mother of two young children: Dylan, 6 years old, and Yosuar, 2. Her life took a drastic turn when she was forced to flee Colombia due to the armed conflict, as criminal groups were trying to recruit her ex-partner. This led her to make the difficult decision to
Ariannys Rondon is 17 years old and originally from Venezuela. With her first child in her arms and another on the way, she decided to migrate to Ecuador due to the difficult economic situation in her country. Upon arrival, she faced a harsh and challenging reality for migrants, but her determination to start a new
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Marco, a 67-year-old man, and his wife María, 68 year-old, are an elderly couple facing serious challenges due to their financial situation and the conditions of their home. María has type 1 diabetes, a condition that requires constant and careful management to avoid severe complications. Unfortunately, the lack of resources and inadequate living conditions have
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Branyelis made a difficult decision to leave her country Venezuela at the end of 2022, seeking a better future for her two children. The economic crisis, lack of medical care and deficiencies in the education system were key factors in her decision to emigrate. They lived for a few years in Colombia until they ran
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Jessica, 18years old, and her partner Anderson face a series of challenges as they care for their baby and work towards improving their future. Anderson works in recycling, while Jessica sells sweets on public transport, despite his opposition due to the difficulties of moving with their baby. She sees it as a way to support
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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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When the traffic light turns red, Alejandro Vidal walks between the cars near Avenue Brazil with a basket full of marshmallows and his hands holding gummies. As the cars drive by, people roll down their windows to purchase anything from masks to a snack for their morning commutes. Alejandro says he works from “sunday to
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Av. America N39-183 Calle San Francisco, Quito, Ecuador