17 yrs. old
Entered the program: January 2019
Irene stays with her siblings and cousins (7 children total) at her grandmother’s house since being abandoned by her father when she was young. They live in a three-bed room house and she shares a bedroom with her grandmother and three of the children. The family uses firewood to cook and has electricity for lighting. They use unfiltered water from a tank behind the house which is not clean. Irene's grandmother, with help from the children, does some farming, and raises pigs, ducks, and chickens to support the family.
Irene’s cousins, Majorine, Allen and Reagan are also in the Light A Candle program.
You can help the girls at Villa Esperanza, and hundreds of other children like them, through our Join The Village opportunity.
JOIN THE VILLAGEDue to the unique culture of the area we ask that you contact us directly to learn more about how to help children in Cuba, including sponsorship. You can contact us through the form below or call us at (360) 574 -3343.
As a child sponsor, you’re providing things like nutritious meals, safe drinking water, education, health care, and spiritual instruction. Beyond meeting their critical needs, you’re building a priceless personal relationship with your child, helping them discover their true worth and God-given potential.
Choose a boy or girl to sponsor with an ongoing commitment of at least $38 a month.
You’ll receive a sponsor kit which includes your child’s profile and photo. You’ll also receive quarterly updates on your impact and letters from your child!
You can build a relationship with your child by sending photos, emails, letters and cards. You can even visit your child if you go on a short-term mission trip with a group!
Your sponsorship helps provide for your child’s physical, educational and spiritual needs. These needs are met differently depending on the community your child is in, but include things like:
We specialize in quality mission trips, affording you the opportunity for meaningful face-to-face time with your child.
Our programs focus on education – the #1 factor in breaking the cycle of poverty.
We place high value on personal communication with you as a sponsor.
Our programs are Christ-centered and have strong relationships with the local church.