Four-year-old Sebastian* had a big and laborious task to complete. With a sense of urgency, he bustled about the beach, hauling and lugging as many of the heavy green balls he could find. He needed to collect all of them, and bring them back to Quito. Then, he saw an opportunity he couldn’t resist…

His sleepy eyes struggle to focus as his tia gently wakes him up. She helps him get dressed and makes sure his uniform is neat. After a nutritious and delicious breakfast, she packs his school bag and, with encouraging words, sends him off to school…

There is something about the way little Katy* says “good morning” that really does seem to promise one a good morning. “Buenos dias!” she says in the sweetest tone while tilting her head, greeting everyone she encounters. When…

Christmas came early for little Gabriela* as she was able to meet her forever family! With a bow almost as big as her tiny head and a stunning red dress, Gabriela ran as fast as she could to meet the loving arms of her dad, mom, and sister…

"I didn't go to school today," shouted Luis*, as I entered the house.

"Oh really? Why?" I asked, very interested.

"Well… I have things to do, you know," he responded.