Tear Fund Sponsored Boy

Joel

Name: Joel

Country: Peru

Parents: Work as farm labourers

Duties: Cleaning, running errands

Hobbies: Art and drawing, listening to music, football, bicycling, swimming, running

Problems

The economic situation is poor, and there is a chronic lack of clean water leading to many recurring health problems. The educational situation is such that young people quit school early in order to support their families - some as young as five.

Support

Provides Joel with health care, health instruction, social activities and spiritual instruction.