Give Hope to Vulnerable Ecuadorian Children

by Fundacion Hearts of Gold
Give Hope to Vulnerable Ecuadorian Children
Give Hope to Vulnerable Ecuadorian Children
Give Hope to Vulnerable Ecuadorian Children
Give Hope to Vulnerable Ecuadorian Children
Give Hope to Vulnerable Ecuadorian Children
Give Hope to Vulnerable Ecuadorian Children
Give Hope to Vulnerable Ecuadorian Children
Give Hope to Vulnerable Ecuadorian Children

Project Report | Oct 11, 2018
What's going on at El Arenal?

By Kelly Mitchell | Hearts of Gold Program Manager

Children receive academic support
Children receive academic support

Fundacion El Arenal is starting out their 2018-2019 year strong! 

There are 30 families registered at the community center this fall, serving a total of 62 street children from the Feria Libre market. For those of you who are not familiar with Feria Libre, it is the poorest sector of Cuenca where informal salesmen walk the streets, hoping to make a sale and bring home support for their families. If these children were not in El Arenal, they would be roaming the streets of the market, where most get into trouble. El Arenal provides them a safe space to work on their homework, eat a healthy meal, and build a sense of community. 

After many staff changes and transitions, the team is finally feeling grounded. The team is engaging in staff gatherings and teambuilding activities to ensure that they are united and best equipped to serve their children.

The mornings and afternoons are busy with tutoring sessions with El Arenal staff and their four interns working hard to help these students academically succeed! There is always time for a play break, where the children head outside to the park to get fresh air and play games!

The nutrition program continues despite small budgets, and El Arenal's children are able to rely upon their only nutritious meal of the day! This focus on wellness is important to know if children are in the right ranges for their age, height, and weight, and if they have good levels of nourishment. 

Thanks to a Hearts of Gold Ambassador, a new sponsor program started at El Arenal to help each child celebrate their birthday! Every month birthdays are celebrated with a cake and small gift for each birthday child. Their smiles are priceless! 

We look forward to reporting back more projects and happenings at El Arenal! Thanks for all of your support to make their work continue on successfully! 

The center's computer lab
The center's computer lab
Children gather after their tutoring sessions
Children gather after their tutoring sessions
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Jul 10, 2018
Children are learning and having fun at El Arenal!

By Kelly Mitchell | Hearts of Gold Program Manager

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Fundacion Hearts of Gold

Location: Cuenca - Ecuador
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Twitter: @Hearts_Of_Gold
Project Leader:
Maria Jose Orellana
Cuenca , Ecuador

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