Water appeal for Zona 6 Boystown

Every day at Zona 6 Boystown, more than 1,100 boys wake up to a life they never thought possible before – a life of safety, learning, friendship, and hope. And every day, that hope exists because of someone like you. You make it possible for boys who once had nothing to finally feel cared for, protected, and valued.

But right now, my Sisters and I are facing a crisis we cannot solve alone.

Water is something our boys rely on every single day – to drink, to bathe, to wash their clothes, to brush their teeth, and to stay healthy. It is essential to their dignity, their wellbeing, and their ability to learn. Without enough water, the boys risk dehydration, skin infections, and preventable illness. Many arrive already fragile from the hardships of poverty. We work tirelessly to restore their health – but without reliable, clean water, our efforts are at risk.

“The problems at home were mainly the lack of clothes and food, as we were a family of very limited resources”

Norberto is one of nine siblings from a poor farming family in Guatemala. Because of the family’s precarious situation, Norberto worked alongside his father in the fields to help feed their family. Knowing that the only way to solve their problems was to get a good education, Norberto came to the Sisters of Mary for help, because there was no money to pay for his schooling.

“Since arriving at Villa de los Niños, I now have the clothes, food, and education I need, and I’ve noticed many changes in my life. Now, I bathe and comb my hair well, I brush my teeth, and I organize my things.”

Life at school at Zona 6 with the Sisters has provided Norberto with his everyday needs, including clean water and food. Norberto particularly loves studying, working hard, participating in singing practise, and working in the workshops. When Norberto grows up, he wants to be a teacher, to help children like him. The change in his life is thanks to the generous support of people like you.