By Joseph Amiri | Project Leader
If you ask anyone what the best sights to see in Guayaquil are, they generally respond with the following: the boardwalk, the park with iguanas, the oldest neighborhood of Las Peñas, or Parque Histórico.
The sad reality is that many of the familys Fundación Junto con los Niños (JUCONI) works with do not have the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful parts of their own city. The costs of mobilizing an entire family can be too much for a family so if they do have the opportunity to travel it is not often for fun, but out of a need.
That is why we at JUCONI organized a trip for 15 of the families that we work with to the local Parque Histórico. Parque Histórico is located just outside the city limits of Guayaquil and is a place where history and nature come together. JUCONI accompanied families so they could share a great experience together and get an up close look at a different side of Guayaquil. Families saw a wide range of animals as well as old buildings from centuries ago. The trip was just one of the many that JUCONI provides for families as we try to provide positive experiences for families to help in the therapeutic process.
What surprised me most about the trip was that some of the mothers were more scared of the animals than the kids. What never surprises me is the amazing change that we see in the families as time goes on and they grow together. None of this would be possible without your continued support and for that I am forever grateful. Thank you so much.
Best,
Joseph Amiri
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