My Story

Pasojoc III, where your child lives, is located in an extremely remote area of the mountains in Quiche, Guatemala.  Life in this area is very difficult and very isolated from the outside world. It is a 3-hour walk to the nearest market town.  The people who inhabit the area Quiche Mayans who can trace their ancestral roots to the ancient Mayan civilization.  Then normally speak a Mayan dialect called Quiche, however, Spanish is becoming more common.  The climate is basically warm, but it can get very cold at night.  Houses in this area are typically constructed of adobe with tin sheet or tile roofs and dirt floors.  Pasojoc III is an area rich with natural resources.  It is a farming area where the inhabitants grow staples such as corn, beans and other types of vegetables.  Many families also raise domestic animals such as sheep, goats, cows and chickens.

Good morning! it is a blessing for me to introduce myself to you. My full name is Joselyn Leticia Gutierrez Tino and I was born on December 28, 2021 and I am 4 years old. I am a healthy girl and I like pink color. I love cats and my favorite meal is fried chicken. I like to play with toy dishes in my spare time. I am not enrolled at school due to my young age. I am blessed because I attend to the Feeding Center along with my brother Oliver Eliseo and my mother accompanies us. We walk 10 minutes to arrive there. We are a humble family and we are in needed of groceries, clothing and a bed.  I live under my grandparent`s care. My father`s name is Pedro Gutierrez De La Cruz and my mother`s name is Sulamita Tino Tomas de Gutierrez. Unfortunately, she is suffering from gastritis and ovarian cysts. Fortunately, she is under medical treatment. She is a housewife and she takes care of the family. Moreover, she raises hens and pigs to sell and she travels to the coast to pick coffee beans along with my father and the whole family for three months during the harvest season at the end of the year. My father also earns a living as a farmer and day laborer. We believe in God and we attend the Spring of Life Christian Church.

We live in our paternal grandmother`s house and her name is Gregoria de la Cruz. My aunts also live there. We have three rooms and one separated kitchen. The rooms are made of adobe. Tin sheet roof and cemented floors. We get water from a nearby river and we have electricity. My parents pay for the service monthly. We have some hens and pigs at home. It was my pleasure to send you my personal information and thank you for read it. I wish you a blessed day!

Kisses and hugs,

Joselyn Leticia Gutierrez Tino