Oswaldo B. once had a life he had worked hard to build. In Venezuela, he ran his own business and had stability and plans for his family’s future. When the country’s economic and political crisis made that life impossible to sustain, he did what so many others have had to do — he left, crossing […]
He lost everything – and chose not to give up Read More »
A little over a year ago, *Sandra and her family had to leave Colombia in search of a safe place where they could start over. What began as an attempt to find stability and new opportunities for their children eventually became a process filled with unforeseen changes, uncertainty, and constant challenges. Upon arriving in Ecuador,
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Gerarda Sánchez is a 71-year-old woman from the community of Anrabí who lives with her husband, her brother-in-law—who has a hearing and speech disability—and her 16-year-old adopted daughter. Throughout her life, she has been dedicated to caring for her home, serving her family in different ways as a homemaker. Gerarda first connected with Fundación Pan
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María Rosario Sarango is a 48-year-old Ecuadorian woman who lives with her husband Luis and their three children in conditions of high vulnerability. Her family faces multiple challenges, both economic and personal. Her husband works occasional jobs in a parking lot, earning unstable income and without access to health insurance, while María is primarily dedicated
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Aida Morales is 42 years old and lives with her husband and her two children in the community of Carabuela. Before becoming part of the Life Farms program at Fundación Pan de Vida, her family depended mainly on the informal buying and selling of sacks to generate income. Although she worked hard to support her
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In the midst of poverty, illness, and uncertainty, Eva has fought tirelessly to support her family with the little she has. Each day she faces scarcity, exhaustion, and the emotional weight of not knowing if it will be enough—yet she continues moving forward for her children and for the young nephew she chose to love
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After seventeen years of silent abuse, Sonia Aguilar stepped into the unknown with nothing but courage and the clothes she was wearing. Facing fragile health, financial hardship, and the weight of rebuilding her life, hope seemed distant until God opened a door through Pan de Vida. Through a mattress that restored dignity, warm meals that
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Miguel single-handedly cares for his two adult daughters with disabilities, facing each day with faith and courage. Despite his limited resources, he has never stopped fighting for his family’s well-being. Pan de Vida has stood by his side, providing medical care, food assistance, and spiritual support, reminding us that God cares for His children through
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Martha Yugcha is a single mother of two children. Her story begins in a season of deep need. Before knowing Pan de Vida, her daily life was marked by economic hardship and constant worry about providing food for her children. She describes that time as one filled with sadness, uncertainty, and distress. In the midst
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Bianca Peraza is a wife, a mother of two children, and a Venezuelan migrant. She arrived in Ecuador seeking to be closer to her husband’s family, but like many migrants, her arrival was marked by uncertainty, fear, and insecurity. Before getting to know Pan de Vida, Bianca was going through a deep internal struggle. She
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