Kevin makes great grades in school where he absolutely loves his social studies class. But, his most favorite part of the day is when he gets to play a rowdy game of soccer with his buddies. He dreams of growing up to play soccer professionally. While his mother works as a vendor of tortillas, Kevin has learned to help around the house by sweeping. Known for his loving spirit, this young man prays for God to protect his family.

Nueva Suyapa

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Nueva Suyapa is part of a massive squatter’s ridge of 300,000 inhabitants on the outskirts of Tegucigalpa. Drawn by big-city allure, people find themselves packed together, disillusioned and scratching out an existence on desolate hills that have no water or electricity. Not surprisingly, hopelessness on this scale creates an environment that invites various forms of abuse and violence in and out of the home. Many young people and children face the difficult decision of joining a gang that offers a criminal surrogate family or risking the treacherous cross-country trip to attempt to enter the United States.

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.