My Story

Chixocol, where your child lives, is a very small village nestled in a mountain valley in the state of Quiche, Guatemala. Life in this state is very difficult and somewhat isolated from the outside world. Most families live in one-room adobe houses with dirt floors and a small attached kitchen. The extremely poor live in houses made of corn stalks. In the past few years electricity and water have become available to most people in the area - however, indoor plumbing is very rare. Most of the families are farmers or shepherds and live off the fruits of their labors. Public education is available for those who can afford it and consider it of value.  Life in Quiche is always a challenge.

Hello! This is a beautiful opportunity to introduce you to a little of my history. My name is Anny Rosmery Hortencia Tino Gonzalez. I am a happy and healthy girl. I am 6 years old, and I was born on July 18^th, 2018. I am in kindergarten this year. My pastime is playing stuffed dolls with my sisters. My favorite color is purple, and I love giraffes. I would like to tell you that my favorite food is fried potatoes. My father´s name is Pedro Tino Gutierrez. He is in the United States now, and he helps us economically. My mother´s name is Maria Elena Gonzalez Jimon. She is a housewife, and she raises some hens and to time to time sells them and helps with the income at home. We are members of Prince of Peace Church. We live in our own house. It has two rooms and a kitchen. It is made of adobe walls, and a tile roof with concrete floor. We have an artisanal well from which we draw water for our consumption. We do not have own our electricity. My grandfather shares it with us, and we pay him every month. We raise some pigs, hens and sheep. We have many needs, but the greatest need is to put a roof on the place where we have our water tank. Because when it is rainy or when it is very hot, it is difficult to use it. The feeding program is 20 minutes away from my house. I say goodbye for now, and I thank you for taking your time to read my information.

May God Bless you,

Anny Rosmery Hortencia Tino Gonzalez

Translated by: Magnolia De Torres / A-A-C Secretary-Antigua Guatemala