Location:  They live in the Chacras Community in Riochico. 

Members of the Family:  Martha Erlen Parraga Morales (Mother) and Diego Adrian Giler Parraga (Son).

Dates of Birth: Martha 4-14-67, Diego 3-28-13

Occupation and Salary: Diego suffers from Down Syndrome and receives $240 a month in government assistance to help cover some of his expenses. Martha cannot work, as she has to stay home and take care of Diego. 

Our Story: Diego’s father abandoned Martha and does not help with Diego at all. Diego needs diapers and continuous medication, as well as frequent therapy and medical appointments. 

Martha helps herself a little by raising chickens, and the neighbors often lend her a hand. They own the house that they live in now and it is in good condition. They pay for basic utilities such as electricity and 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.