Location:  They live in Portoviejo, Ecuador, in the Riochico sector.

Members of the Family: This family consists of Maria Isabel Alava Zamora and her son, Ramon Anibal.

Dates of Birth: Maria 10/4/1943, Ramon 2/20/1971

Occupation and Salary:  Maria does not work. Ramon receives some income from the Rural Social Security Program.

Our Story: Maria lost her husband and four children to cancer. Ramon has also found out that he has cancer as well, so he is using his social security money for chemotherapy. The cancer is in his stomach. They are suffering greatly, as they have barely any money left over for food and other necessities. The parish helps them with a small food basket, but this is not enough.

They do own the place where they live, but it is poor condition. However, they do have a well, so this saves them from having to buy water.  

What Your Sponsorship Provides
When you sponsor a family in Ecuador, your donation supports a monthly gift of food and basic hygiene and cleaning products for the family.  These families are very impoverished and what little income they have is not enough to buy the basic necessities.  Families will also receive monthly visits from volunteers and the Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother who not only look after their physical needs but also their spiritual needs.  Any additional funds given beyond the minimum $37 per month will provide other necessities as needed, such as home repairs or basic home utensils.  Additional donations can be made here.

What You'll Receive
As a sponsor, you will receive a newsletter with general updates from our communities in India and Ecuador as well as a letter from your adopted child 3 times per year:  Easter, early fall and Christmas.  We also encourage you to send letters or cards to your adopted child by creating and logging into your account on our website.