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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The connection with de Pan de Vida began with the micro-entrepreneurship program to which Mr. Victor Saltos applied. He arrived from Venezuela several years ago in search of better opportunities for his family. Eventually his family started coming to Ecuador as well. Victor received his seed capital in 2021, he was dedicated to making desserts
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Community Development is having a significant spiritual impact on the families of the entrepreneurs in the city of Otavalo. We have the help of Segundo Anrango, he comes from one of the communities of Otavalo where he lived most of his life. Pan de Vida contacted him to start community development, with his help we
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The province of Imbabura has many indigenous communities, some near the main cities and others further away, Pan de Vida works with more than 20 indigenous communities throughout the area, however, there are many more that we want to reach, thanks to some contacts through some churches and their pastors, in this quarter we had
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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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Santiago Pichamba is a man of indigenous culture from the community of Cumbasconde in Otavalo. All his life he has been involved in agriculture and animal raise, knowledge that he obtained through his parents and grandparents. His family consists of his wife Susana and daughter Daniela. The leader of the community of Cumbasconde noticed Santiago’s
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THE SALDARRIAGA FAMILY The Saldarriaga are Colombian-Venezuelan migrants Jose (Merchant) and Yosmarth (Educator) are married and have two children José Ángel and Mariángel. They are a Christ-centered family that has been following the gospel of Jesus Christ for over 13 years. José and Yosmarth, as many families have been through very difficult trials, when they
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