Marlon Orlando

Name: Marlon Orlando
Avg Family Income in Community: $259.00
Gender: Male
Age: 14
Personality: Hard-working, disciplined, organized
Interests: , Doing general housework, Running errands
Siblings:
Sergio Danilo, 20, Male
Juan Antonio, 19, Male
Maria De Los Angeles, 16, Female
Lives with: Parents
Language: Spanish
School: Yes
Child ID #: 1396968

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Walls: Blocks or brick layer
Roof: Solid materials
Floor: Cement or gravel
Water source: Water in home
Level of Overcrowding: Overcrowded
Access to Internet: Regular
Access to Telephone: Occasional

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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.