Real life stories

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Mary's story

Mary's story

Read about Mary, an orphan from Yambio in Southern Sudan, who, thanks to the dedication of the local YMCA, is getting the support she needs.

Bounkodeme's story

Bounkodeme's story

Bounkodeme came into conflict with the law and was taken to a young offenders institution, where he found support from our partner YMCA which has helped him build a better future. 

Mamadou's story

Mamadou's story

Read about Mamadou from Casamance in Senegal, where the YMCA is helping young people affected by the trauma of war to rebuild their lives.

Manuelita's story

Manuelita's story

Manuelita was forced to jeopardise her health to work with her family, sorting rubbish on a refuse site. Y Care International's partner has helped her to find alternatives.

Yessenia's story

Yessenia's story

Yessenia used to wonder if she would ever learn to be comfortable around others. But since she enrolled in a vocational training project, her life has turned around.

David's story

David's story

Life was devoid of possibilities for David, a former child worker on a dangerous refuse site. But thanks to our YMCA partner, he is finding a way out of poverty.

Fabiola's story

Fabiola's story

Fabiola's situation at home was so bad that her children were living on the streets. Now, with the help of the YMCA, she is learning how to face her problems.

Dinora's story

Dinora's story

Dinora, 19, is a fervent advocate of the belief that young people can become a dynamic influence in the future of Honduras. 

Ernesto's story

Ernesto's story

Ernesto is from Bolivia. Since working with the YMCA on an HIV/AIDS prevention project, he has discovered a vocation for volunteering and serving others

Lucia's story

Lucia's story

Lucia is from Bolivia. She became involved with the YMCA as a peer educator. Now she is helping to empower other young people