My Child Sponsorships & Writing Buddies

Elida

Guatemala

I began sponsoring Elida Azucena in January 2003 through Children International. She was born in June 1998 to Juan and Maria in Cacerio El Refugio, Guatemala. Her father is a daily worker and her mother is a homemaker. Elida has 2 younger sisters ~ Lesly Melisa, age 3 (who is sponsored by my friend, Gin) and Heydi Fabiola, age 1 (who I co-sponsor with Gin). Spanish is the language that is spoken by Elida and her family.

The family lives in Rural Guatemala, outside of Guatemala City, in a concrete block house, which has a concrete floor and a corrugated metal roof. The house has one bedroom with 3 beds and a kitchen. The family cooks over an open fire and has running water in the home and a latrine.

Little Elida is healthy at 3 feet tall and 30 pounds. She attends school, where her mother says, "she studies with her friends." Ellida is learning her first letters. She enjoys playing with dolls, singing and dancing. Elida also runs errands to help out with family chores.

The benefits that Elida receives, through my sponsorship, include medical and dental care, clothing, emergency food, and educational assistance.

Elida and Her Sisters