Juan Carlos

Name: Juan Carlos
Avg Family Income in Community: $125.00
Gender: Male
Age: 16
Personality: Affectionate, Cheerful, enthusiastic, optimistic
Interests: Singing, Doing general housework, Participating in sports
Siblings:
Rosa Maria, 20, Female
Edwin Gregorio, 18, Male
Edwin Gregorio, 18, Male
Juan Carlos, 16, Male
Irma Sucely, 11, Female
Oscar Esau, 9, Male
Lives with: Parents
Language: Spanish
School: No
Child ID #: 1344419

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Walls: Blocks or brick layer
Roof: Plywood or rough planking
Floor: Dirt or sand
Water source: Well
Level of Overcrowding: Overcrowded
Access to Internet: Regular
Access to Telephone: Regular

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Children growing up in poverty in Guatemala face serious barriers that can limit their opportunities — including unsafe environments, disrupted education, health and nutrition challenges, and few pathways to meaningful work. 

That’s why our approach focuses on helping children stay in school, gain confidence and thrive in safe, supportive spaces — building the skills they need for the future. Through educational support, health and nutrition resources and other programs led by trained local staff, children develop self-assurance, resilience, and a solid foundation to grow into healthy, capable young adults who can shape their own futures.