Every year we visit these children who all face having to leave school because of financial barriers. Many of them walked for hours to participate in the program in hopes that it might help them stay in school. We visit the families and interview the child and caregiver(s). Then we give each child a sketchpad, coloured pencils and paints, and we ask them to create a drawing or painting of their dream for their own future. It’s overwhelming to see the light of creativity and joy shine in their eyes when they start to draw or paint. Most of them have never seen coloured pencils or paints but the innate creativity of childhood comes through.
In every case the children want to finish school and engage in jobs within their community. They want to be doctors, teachers, engineers, store-owners and truck drivers. They have dreams to help others and this is reflected in their drawings which can be viewed here. In the 3 years of the program so far we have seen, and have had reported to us by their teachers, much improvement in school grades, appearance, and general well-being.
To learn about each child, click on their image or name. The image will open in a new window or tab: just close that window to get back here.
Children added in 2010!
 Dativa |
 Epifania |
 Fabiola |
 Honest |
 Joven |
 Mary |
 Paul |
Children added earlier
