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Family of the Month- Raul’s Family Up a treacherous road through three running rivers are the two bamboo houses that Raul, 36 years old, his Read more
Though he does not own this rambling cattle ranch, Luis manages it for an absentee owner who pays him only $180 a month. Luis and Read more
Three generations of Martin’s family live in this small one-room cement block house. Supplied by his employer at a citrus farm/processor, this structure Read more
When we first presented Benilda and her eight children in April 2020, the six-school-age children were excited that they had just begun the school year Read more
Change has been difficult for everyone these past two and half years. But it is especially hard for children who have lost Read more
Jacinto and Paulina can give their kids the basics, a hot meal of rice and beans, often twice a day, and a warm Read more
Eva is the matriarch of a large family of nineteen people. She has three daughters, two sons, eleven grandchildren, her husband and her elderly mother. Read more
BVB Family of the Month February 2022 At the foot of a densely-forested hillside stands a small twelve by sixteen-foot wooden cabin. This is where Read more
Marcelina’s Family! It is an absolute pleasure to share with you, Marcelina’s Family! It is always a joyful experience to arrive at Marcelina’s humble one Read more
Itzel's Family It is with great pleasure that we are able to share this month’s featured family with you. This spotlighted family has been a Read more
Denis’ Family Three years ago when Denis was thirty-five years old her husband died suddenly leaving behind their five children for her to raise by Read more
Brayen’s Family When Briseida was twelve-years old, her mother Raquel gave birth to a baby boy she named Brayen. Two months later the infant contracted Read more
Valeria’s Family There was excitement and anticipation in the air as Valeria’s children prepared to begin a new school year on March 3rd. Months of Read more
Manuel's Family What Manuel lacks in height and weight he makes up in character, heart and humility. Now sixty-two, he has always been the sole Read more
Benilda and Her Family When six-year old Jahicha met us a year and a half ago she told us to “say her name right”. Read more
Meet Marcelina’s Family Tucked away in the remote highlands is a one room 12X12 foot wooden structure. Marcelina and her six children call this humble Read more
Jon’s Family Four-year old Jon is still too little to join his five brothers on the long walk to school each day, but he is Read more
Diana’s Family It’s gratifying to revisit our clients and to see their progress over the years. Many have either moved up to become financially self-sufficient Read more
Meet Mariano's Family Mariano lives with his mother Iris and four siblings in a two room house provided by the government. It has no indoor Read more
Amado's Family Last November the BVB Newsletter reported that Amado was suffering from a serious stomach disorder that kept him bedridden and unable to work Read more