Out of the Chicken Coop

While conducting the reading and writing program at the church in Santa Rita it came to our attention that a family with three children was living in a gallinero (chicken coop).  This family had a small patch of land and was attempting to construct a basic block home there.  The father had done some work on the land but needed materials.  Andean Aid provided the materials to complete the house and our staff along with the congregation of the church at Santa Rita will help in completing construction.  This is an example of how Andean Aid must balance providing opportunity with relieving misery.  Can you imagine these children thriving in school and doing homework in a chicken coop?

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