Impact Stories

The Consequences of Poverty in El Salvador

Poverty in El Salvador is a primary cause of many problems affecting many Salvadoran families, such as malnutrition, illiteracy, and school dropout. Research indicates that a root cause of poverty is the lack of access to education.

Breaking the Mold at NPH Honduras

Meet Louise.* She enters the workshop wearing giant safety gloves and facemask, but behind the glass visor is a smile of conviction and a mind ready to work.

The Opportunity that Changed Our Lives

Marisela lives with her family of five in a small brick house with dirt floors. Her house is in a vulnerable community right on the road that connects the NPH El Salvador facility with the highway. Marisela lives there with her boyfriend, her small two boys, and her boyfriend's little girl.

Surgery Ward Saves Newborn Baby

Erica is a 28-year-old mother, residing in the Canaan neighborhood on the outskirts of the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince. She survives on an informal income, selling fruit and vegetables in the city, earning between US$1.25 to US$2-a-day, depending on whether there are political protests blocking the streets or the safety of the area, which are patrolled by gangs.

Opening the Doors to Inclusion

In the Dominican Republic, social services for persons with special needs are limited. It can be difficult for Dominican people with special needs to find inclusive and dignified jobs. Access to health care and education are often another challenge for them.

Currently, we have 26 people with special needs living in our home. They receive care that is appropriate to their conditions. Whenever possible, they are prepared for inclusion into adult life. One great example of this is Gaston, a young man who learned valuable skills in the NPH home.

NPH Bolivia’s First College Graduate a Role Model for All

Like many children who have joined the NPH family, 25-year-old Ever Terrazas arrived at NPH Bolivia due to family hardship. While the transition into the home was difficult in his first year, he quickly discovered the love and support that would be found at the home.