Challenges, Choices, and Dreams
Challenges, Choices, and Dreams Challenges, Choices, and Dreams Marlon learned about challenges early in life. At the young age of seven, he was orphaned when both parents died after facing AIDS. He and his older sister lived together in a poor Chimbote neighborhood....
Leslie Mendoza Bereche
Leslie Mendoza Bereche The Power of Education As a small child, Leslie Mendoza Bereche watched as her parents sold coconuts at the market. It was often not enough to pay for the education of her and six older siblings, forcing them to take frequent breaks from school....
Magali Verguaray Capristano
Magali Verguaray Capristano Magali Verguaray Capristano Magali Verguaray Capristano lives in Nuevo Chimbote with her three children ages 11, 9 and 6. Her humble home is constructed of recycled materials including woven reeds, cardboard and plastic sheets. Magali, her...
Strength to Carry On
Strength to Carry On Strength to Carry On My name is Maritza Isabel Arévalo Capristano, I was born on October 13, 1985 in a household with strict parents; I am currently 33 years old. At 17, I started my own family with my husband, Carlos Rojas. Our children are Jairo...
Sew Happy
Sew Happy Sew Happy Friends of Chimbote is a catalyst for new beginnings. There’s nothing we love more than sharing photos and stories of transformations. Our latest beautiful new beginning story is that of Elsa Luz Chavez Sifuentes. Born in 1974, Elsa grew up near...
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