Raped repeatedly by her brother. Her own flesh and blood. At one time in her life, she looked up to him the way little girls look at their older brothers. …
The crying could barely be heard. They newborn was in distress, barely hanging on to life. In the wee hours of the morning she had been discarded in an empty…
The girl with no name was found in a room. A dark, dirty, cage. The smell of human waste permeated the room. The smell of fear clung to the animal…
* For her protection, the child in this story is not included in photo above
The child of a prostitute hasn’t many options. What options there are, aren’t good. Depending on the…
Abandoned at age 7. Left to fend for herself. Instead of finding herself in first-grade, she found work in a home. Someone else’s home. They provided food, shelter, and occasionally…
Sometimes we don’t appreciate what we have until it’s gone. The grass is always greener. Cliches? Yes. But true all the same. Sometimes it takes losing a great opportunity, to…
Written by Katy
My name is Katherine Stephany. When I was 9 years old I began to work in “La Terminal” [a very dangerous section of Guatemala City where all the…
Written by Sarah Rose
I first met 14 year old Sandra on a bus ride to Guatemala City to have her eyes checked. I noticed that she wasn't very interactive, didn't…
Written by Mily
Hi!! I am Najari Mireya, but most people know me as Mily. Since I was a little girl I have only wanted a mother I could love. When I was…
The room was crowded, barely enough space to walk without stepping on a hand, a foot, a leg. It was hot during the day, cold at night. Sleeping was difficult. …
No six year old should be a hero. At least not in normal circumstances. But when placed in dangerous situations, it may be the difference between life and death. When…