Hi, I’m Carlos. I turned 15 on July 30^th, and I am in 9th grade. I have an identical twin brother that looks a lot like me! My brother and I live with our mom and dad in Antigua. I really enjoy school and have a goal of graduating to be able to help my family. In my free time, I like to play soccer with my brother and our friends!

Hello, my name is Oscar. I am in 5^th grade in a rural school in San Rafael. I really enjoy going to school and I work hard to be a good student. I have 3 younger brothers and 1 younger sister. I would like to be a good example for them.

Hola, my name is Jose. I live with my mom, dad and 3 sisters in San Miguel Milpas Altas. I am 7 years old and in first grade. My mom stays at home to take care of us while my dad works as a mason. I really like going to school and playing with my friends.

Hola, my name is Claudia. I am 14 and in 6^th grade, and my birthday is July 29^th. My dad is a mason and my mom works on a farm. I have two siblings that are still in school and two that have graduated. Common Hope has been helping my family for almost 20 years!

Hi, I am Rubi! I am 10 years old and in 4^th grade. I have 5 siblings who I really enjoy being with. My friends would describe me as shy and quiet, but I love to run around and have fun. My mom works as a tortilla maker, and sometimes I help her. I would love to have a sponsor who will support me through school.

Hola! I am Juan. I am 11 years old, my birthday is June 6^th, and I am in 4^th grade. I live with my parents and 4 brothers in San Rafael. My family grows beans and corn, and we have a pig. When I am not at school I help my parents with the crops.

Hello! My name is Sandy, I am 10 years old, and in 3^rd grade. I have two little brothers that I love spending time with. I live with my parents and very close to my grandparents and my aunt. My goal this year is to turn in all my homework. When I am older I would like to be a doctor.

Hi, my name is Helen Naomi. I am 6 years old and I live with my mom, dad, and baby sister. My dad works as a warehouse attendant and my mom stays home. When I am not at school, I like to cook with my mom.