An elementary school student at the Refuge of Hope.

Childrens are learning by coloring.

Our boys pose for their group picture.

Our dedicated teacher is teaching a group of young, vibrant youngsters.

Our elementary school serves 500 children (more than 60% with physical or mental disabilities).

In efforts to become more economically self-sustainable, the Refuge of Hope has started a tree farm.

In efforts to become more economically self-sustainable, the Refuge of Hope has started a tree farm.

Trees are donated by donors for $1 each. Student come before school to help the on-site agronomist plant seeds to make young saplings as seen here. The saplings are kept in a nursery until they are ready to be planted.

Students of the Refuge of Hope proudly show what they have planted as they work on the land before school.

The trees shown here are 3 years old.

For $5, you can purchase a hen that will be raised at the Refuge of Hope. It will lay an egg each day, which will provide food for the children and generate profits when they are sold in the market.

Victor shows corns planted to help feed the cows.

Mario's project is almost complete.

We grow many hens that lay eggs in our farm.

Andres lost his leg after falling in an armadillo trap in the jungle. He was 3-day boat ride away from the hospital and gangrene had taken over by the time he got there. They had to amputate his leg. He is spirited and a hard worker. He wants to be an agronomist.

Mario, a carpentry student who survived polio, builds a fence for the farm.