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Hi, my name is Saíd Cevallos, and I moved from the northern area of Esmeraldas (Borbón), to pursue higher education and sports through the opportunity that La Fraternidad Ecuador has given me. My family consists of…

My name is Juan Andrés Caicedo Garces. I am 27 years old and I am the 4th of 5 siblings. 2017 began a period in my life of very big changes since I had to leave home to study at university in the city of Quito…

I was born in Santo Domingo De Los Tsachilás, Ecuador. After High School, I studied Agronomy at Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional Santa Maria de los Cayapas, and was the National Standard Bearer I have five siblings. My parents are from Esmeraldas, Canton Eloy Alfaro. They work daily to be able to provide for our family. They do not have permanent jobs, and yet they work different jobs every day…

I was born in the province of Esmeraldas, Ecuador, and after High School I attended Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional Don Bosco in Esmeraldas, and graduated as a Computer Service Technician. My family is the anchor of my life, especially my parents. They have taught me that if you want to achieve a goal, you have to fight for it. Another very important pillar in my life are my grandparents. Only my two grandmothers are alive, and I love them very much. My two grandfathers are my angels in heaven, guiding me…

I want to express my sincere thanks and immense gratitude for giving me the opportunity to be a part of La Frate. It has been an enriching experience and I am extremely grateful for all the support, learning and great experiences I have had during my time living at La Fraternidad. From day one I felt welcomed and supported by every member of the group.

My name is Davier Ortiz, I was born and raised in a community known as Santa María de los Cayapas, a small community in Esmeraldas, Ecuador. Since I was little, medicine has always interested me. I tried to go to college to pursue a career as a doctor but my dream gradually vanished when I realized I couldn’t afford any of the universities I was planning to apply for…

My name is Billy Ken Ortiz Cevallos, I was born in Esmeraldas, a province in Ecuador, I am 23 years old, and today I can say that I am an optometrist! Five years ago, I left Esmeraldas (my home) and arrived in Quito at La Fraternidad Santa María Del Paraíso with my dreams and the desire to improve myself, be a professional, improve my quality of life and make the world a better place…

I am Juan Hernando Vallecilla Castillo, I was born in Limones, a small village in Eloy Alfaro, a canton of the province Esmeraldas in Ecuador, on March 28, 1986. I am 37 years old, I come from a very poor and humble family. In 2005, I had the privilege of joining La Fraternidad, which is a welcoming home for young students, mostly from small villages, who want to achieve a college degree…