Josue’s Story Meet nine-year old Josue. Josue is a shy, reserved child who wanted to love football but found it intimidating. This is unusual in Guatemala, as like many cultures around the world, football is a big part of Guatemala. The fast-paced action of the game, the sound of the whistle, and the pressure made him […]
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Finding Love and Acceptance: Valentina’s Journey at Project Somos
Valentina’s Story Meet nine-year old Valentina. Valentina is registered in a local public school, but she has a developmental disability, and the school simply doesn’t have the resources, training, love, or patience to help her. In public school, Valentina felt utterly lost. The kids bullied her incessantly. They laughed at her, called her crazy, […]