"I heard about América Solidaria through my friend Sofia Jacob, who was a volunteer in Colombia and ended up staying there to continue working with vulnerable children. Being a partner makes me feel a participant in the cause, since by giving my contribution every month I feel I am giving more days of accommodation for the volunteers and thus, they can help more people. My dream of a more united America is that there are more organizations focused on social issues, because that way you could reach more communities and more people can escape poverty. For me there are two types of poverty, one is the type everyone links to the purchasing power of people, but there is also a poverty of the heart that is human, the lack of humility, and it is there where we must work to form a better society. So, I would tell people to stop navel gazing and help somehow, that do not see poverty as something distant and that by helping the rest, they can help themselves. I see my friend Sophie, who is able to take off her shoes and give them to a child and is happy doing it."

I did not know how to be a mother. It is very difficult at my age. Here they have taught me, for example, how to treat my child, how to talk to my child and tell him things without screaming or chastising him, and how to build trust. I have received much support and it is good that there are other mothers going through the same things. I don't feel so alone because they understand me. I listen to different opinions and other mothers' experiences, which help me and serve as examples. This helps me take better care of my child.

I chose this pre-school because it is free and also because the schedule lets me focus on my work, knowing that my child is well taken care of here. Luciano has made good progress. He speaks clearly, learned how to eat on his own and is overcoming his shyness. The presentations given by America Solidaria professionals have taught me many things. I have learned how to raise my child in a healthier environment and how to eat better, all of which I put into practice in my own home. I believe that my son is doing well.