Sponsor A Child

Tayla is a young Brazilian girl who lives with her parents, Sandoval and Gilmaria, and with one sister, in a rural community located in the Jequitinhonha Valley, northeastern Minas Gerais, which is a poor and drought-stricken region. Their simple home, which is self-owned, has brick walls, rough cement flooring and a clay-tiled roof. It has a tiny bathroom. Running water and electricity are available. Sandoval receives a small pension, which is far from enough to meet basic needs. Tayla is communicative and playful. She helps her mom by washing the dishes. She loves playing house and with dolls in the company of other girls her age. She has a dog she is passionately fond of. Tayla is considered to have good health, in spite of the poor living conditions and diet. She attends a local public primary school and her favorite subject is Portuguese. The family is needy and through your support Tayla and her family have the opportunity to participate in important projects in the areas of health, recreation and education.  

Ending child poverty begins with Tayla. It’s easy. It’s impactful.