Where Are They Now?

As part of our 20th Anniversary celebration, we thought it would be fun to tell you about some of the students who have been with Common Hope almost since the beginning. We think you’ll be as proud of their accomplishments as we are!

René Ruáno

René was 8 years old when he became involved with Common Hope 16 years ago. As a child, René had bad knee problems that prevented him from attending school. Common Hope helped him get the treatments and medicine he needed to allow him to return to school. René’s passion is music. He plays guitar and sings in his church. His dream is to attend a music conservatory someday, but for now he is studying accounting and preparing to graduate from high school this year. He plans to continue at the university.

	Wilder Chavac
	18-year-old Wilder has been affiliated with Common Hope since 1991. He recently graduated from high school, and he plans to continue pursuing his career in accounting at the university. Wilder enjoys soccer, music, and studying, and he gives a lot back to his community, helping with Common Hope’s youth groups and helping with the care of an elderly woman in his village.

Nanci Lúx

Nanci is a 15-year-old who has been affiliated with Common Hope since 1997. She is in ninth grade and wants to study to be a teacher during her last years of high school. Then she plans to go to college for veterinary medicine. Nanci likes animals and has several dogs, cats, and birds. Her favorite subject in school is English. She participates in the youth groups at Common Hope and enjoys cooking, soccer, basketball, and arts and crafts.

Lilian De León

Lilian has been a part of Common Hope since 1991. After graduating from high school with a degree in pre-primary education, she went on to the university. Lilian is now in her second year, studying psychology. She has been working full-time with special needs children but will soon be switching jobs to work as a pre-school teacher. She found this job with help from Common Hope’s PODER program. She is excited about her psychology studies, because she believes they will help her be a better teacher.

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