Hector's favorite subject in school is math and he is working to improve his grades. He lives with his siblings, but he does get to see his mother twice a year. Praying for her daily, Hector wants her to be safe. To help out with the chores, he washes dishes after his favorite meal of spaghetti. A talkative young man, Hector thinks he would like to serve his country in the military when he is older. In the meantime, you'll find him playing soccer with his buddies after school.

Alas De Cristo Rey

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The community of Alas de Cristo Rey is located in the municipality of Guaimaca. The access roads and streets are not paved, but this community does have an education and transportation system. The people of Alas de Cristo Rey do not have running water in their homes, so they have to fetch water from the nearest source. These families live in poverty, and 40% of the children suffer from malnourishment. In this area, there are minimal job opportunities, so families often move around in order to pursue other trades like cutting coffee, recycling, and woodcutting.

Honduras

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About the same size as Tennessee, Honduras is a diverse country of nine million people located in Central America. Drastic unemployment and hopelessness fuel violent gang activity all over the country. Seeking a better future, tens of thousands leave in search of a better life.