Cases 1 & 2-Mahadevi & Juan-Gabriel

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For The Youth in Developing Countries Por La Juventud De Paises En Vías De Desarollo Little Help Makes A Big Difference Un Poco de Ayuda Hace Una Gran Diferencia

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It is not a secret that developing countries struggle with poverty, safety, corruption, lack of basic services, education, among other social/economic problems. No es un secreto que paises en vías de desarrollo batallan con pobreza, inseguridad, corrupción, falta de servicios básicos, educación, entre otros problemas socio/económicos.

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Just in Mexico, a population as big as Canada’s (about 30 million) cannot afford food, education and health services; even though they spend all their income on it. Solo en México, una población tan grande como lo es la de Canadá (alrededor de 30 millones) no puede financiar comida, escuela y servicios de salud; con todo y que inviertan todo su ingreso en ello. Today, October 15th, 2008, in Mexico, 8 million children won’t be able to eat a piece of bread.

This situation and/or a lack of orientation at early ages could lead teenagers to fall into drugs, gangs, drug trafficking, and other undesirable behaviours. : 

This situation and/or a lack of orientation at early ages could lead teenagers to fall into drugs, gangs, drug trafficking, and other undesirable behaviours. Esta situación y/o falta de orientación cuando jóvenes puede llevarlos a caer en drogas, pandillerismo, tráfico de drogas y algunos otros comportamientos indeseables.

To give children and teenagers, the opportunity to get formal education would be a way to break the circle of poverty. Otherwise, they will probably have to quit school and start working in order to support their families. : 

To give children and teenagers, the opportunity to get formal education would be a way to break the circle of poverty. Otherwise, they will probably have to quit school and start working in order to support their families. Darle a niños y a jóvenes la oportunidad de recibir educación formal es una manera de romper el círculo de pobreza. De otro modo, ellos probablemente tendrán que dejar la escuela para empezar a trabajar y ayudar a sus familias.

On average, $30 CAD/month for a Junior High School student and $40 CAD/month for a High School student would be enough to cover all basic expenses (tuition, books, notebooks, pencils, pens and transportation). : 

On average, $30 CAD/month for a Junior High School student and $40 CAD/month for a High School student would be enough to cover all basic expenses (tuition, books, notebooks, pencils, pens and transportation). En promedio, MX$ 300/mes para un estudiante de secundaria y MX$400 para uno de preparatoria (CBTis) sería suficiente para cubrir todos los gastos básicos (inscripción, libros, cuadernos, lápices, plumas y transportación).

These following are two cases that were brought to our attention recently. These are real situations, real people, real problems. : 

These following are two cases that were brought to our attention recently. These are real situations, real people, real problems. Los siguientes son dos casos que nos fueron contados recientemente. Son situaciones reales, gente real, problemas reales.

Case 1: The Leader : 

Case 1: The Leader Caso 1: La Líder

Mahadevi Jurado (16) is a High School student (2nd year). She is one of the most brilliant minds in her class with leadership skills. It came as a shock when she announced that she wouldn´t come back the following day as she couldn't afford transportation. : 

Mahadevi Jurado (16) is a High School student (2nd year). She is one of the most brilliant minds in her class with leadership skills. It came as a shock when she announced that she wouldn´t come back the following day as she couldn't afford transportation. Mahadevi Jurado (16) es una alumna de CBTis (2° año). Ella es de las más brillantes de su generación y con dotes de líder. Todos se consternaron cuando anuncio que no regresaría al día siguiente porque sencillamente no tenía para los pasajes.

Fortunately, a compassionate person gave her some economic support for her to be able to finish the semester. However, her problems still remain as her family struggles each day to make enough money to cover their most basic needs. : 

Fortunately, a compassionate person gave her some economic support for her to be able to finish the semester. However, her problems still remain as her family struggles each day to make enough money to cover their most basic needs. Afortunadamente, una alma caritativa le dió cierto apoyo económico para que ella pudiera terminar su semestre. Pero los problemas siguen ahí porque su familia sigue batallando todos los días para cubrir los gastos más básicos.

We had the chance to visit her and understand her problem to see what could be done in order to help her. She lives with her mother as her parents separated years ago. They make their livelihood by selling cakes and pies. : 

We had the chance to visit her and understand her problem to see what could be done in order to help her. She lives with her mother as her parents separated years ago. They make their livelihood by selling cakes and pies. Tuvimos la oportunidad de irla a visitar y tratar de comprender que problemas había y ver que se podía hacer por ella. Ella vive sólo con su mamá ya que sus papás se separaron hace años. Ellas ganan su dinero vendiendo pasteles y pays.

Her mother (who didn’t want to appear on pictures) said most of their income goes to paying their monthly rent , groceries and her medicines (due to her chronic diseases). : 

Her mother (who didn’t want to appear on pictures) said most of their income goes to paying their monthly rent , groceries and her medicines (due to her chronic diseases). Su mamá (quien prefirió no aparecer en fotos) dijo que su ingreso económico se va mas que nada en la renta mensual, despensa y sus medicinas (ya que padece de una enfermedad crónica).

Case 2: The Twins : 

Case 2: The Twins Caso 2: Los Gemelos

Juan and Gabriel Escobedo (16) are currently trying to start High School. Unfortunately, due to the economic situation they are facing, it is unlikely to happen. : 

Juan and Gabriel Escobedo (16) are currently trying to start High School. Unfortunately, due to the economic situation they are facing, it is unlikely to happen. Juan y Gabriel Escobedo (16) están actualmente tratando de entrar al CBTis. Desafortunadamente, debido a la situación económica que atraviesan, no es muy probable que suceda.

Their father abandoned them several years ago, so they (including their mom and sister) had to move to live with their grandparents. : 

Their father abandoned them several years ago, so they (including their mom and sister) had to move to live with their grandparents. Su papá los abandonó hace ya varios años, por lo que ellos (incluyendo a su mamá y hermana) su tuvieron que mudar con sus abuelos.

Their mother is uneducated hence she finds it hard to find employment. Their younger sister currently studies in Jr. High. Their grandfather is retired while grandmother is a housewife. : 

Their mother is uneducated hence she finds it hard to find employment. Their younger sister currently studies in Jr. High. Their grandfather is retired while grandmother is a housewife. La mamá de ellos no tiene preparación académica por lo que encuentra difícil emplearse. La hermana menor va a la secundaria. El abuelo es jubilado mientras que la abuela es ama de casa.

Grandfather receives $150 CAD a month. The twins make an extra $100 a week through their jobs. Hence, their monthly income, for a family of 6, comes approximately to $550 CAD. : 

Grandfather receives $150 CAD a month. The twins make an extra $100 a week through their jobs. Hence, their monthly income, for a family of 6, comes approximately to $550 CAD. El abuelo recibe de su pensión MX$1500 por mes. Los trabajos de los gemelos les dan un extra de MX$1000 por semana. Por tanto, su ingreso mensual, para esta familia de 6, es de aproximadamente MX$5500

We got permission to access their workplace. They help with the cleaning and maintenance in a workshop. : 

We got permission to access their workplace. They help with the cleaning and maintenance in a workshop. Nos dieron permiso de entrar a su lugar de trabajo. Ellos ayudan en la limpieza y mantenimiento en un taller mecánico.

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These are the first cases we received and wanted others like you to know about them. Helping them is helping whole families. It is about making them all happy and giving them hope for the upcoming years. Estos son los primeros casos que recibimos y quisimos que personas como tú los conocieran. Ayudarlos es ayudar a familias enteras. Es hacerlos muy felices y darles esperanza para los años venideros.

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Any economic help would be greatly appreciated. Our proposal is to make yearly commitments to these families. A small donation (e.g. $10 CAD/month for a whole year) would be incredibly helpful in solving many of these issues. Cualquier ayuda económica sería muy apreciada. Nuestra propuesta es hacer compromisos por un año con estas familias. Una pequeña donación (p.e. MX$100/mes por un año sería increiblemente útil para resolver muchos de estos problemas.

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As a part of the program, we will be giving counselling to these kids on a weekly basis (1 hour per person) in order to ensure their well being. Como parte del programa, estaremos dando asesoría semanal a estos muchachos (1 hora por becado) para asegurarnos de que todo vaya bien.

In the future, we will be looking forward to give these children more support, sports gear, books, multimedia…so they can have a better integral development and would be less likely to fall into social problems….but that would be an another story… Thank you for your time and consideration!!! : 

In the future, we will be looking forward to give these children more support, sports gear, books, multimedia…so they can have a better integral development and would be less likely to fall into social problems….but that would be an another story… Thank you for your time and consideration!!! En el futuro, trataremos de darle a estos chicos más apoyo, equipo deportivo, libros, multimedia…para puedan tener un mejor desarrollo integral y que sean menos propicios a caer en problemas sociales…pero esa es otra historia… ¡¡¡Muchas gracias por tu tiempo y consideración!!!

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If interested on helping (starting from $5 CAD/month for one year), we can provide you with contact information of these children so you can be sure that your money will be wisely used. Si te interesa ayudar (desde MX$50 por mes por un año), te podemos dar la información de contacto de estos chicos para que estes seguro de que tu dinero será usado correctamente.

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LAKEHEAD HISPANIC CLUB For more information, please contact: Para más información, por favor contacta: Ricardo Herrera ricardoivanh@hotmail.com rherrer1@lakeheadu.ca Tel: 768 58 31 Or on Facebook: “Ricardo Herrera”, networks: Thunder Bay, ON and Lakehead University.