The preschool children at the El Angel daycare center in Santa Cruz, Bolivia recently received a special treat: a field trip to the local zoo! The children of El Angel all come from at-risk families. 100% of them live in poverty, and 90% of them live in households without a father present. They are almost never able to take special trips, so the zoo outing was especially exciting for them.
Group photo at the zoo's entrance:
Exploring the animal exhibits:
Working on a craft project in the zoo's children's center:
Enjoying the zoo's playground:
The El Angel children and the nuns who care for them have repeatedly let Children, Incorporated know how much they appreciate the support of our donors and sponsors. In November, CI staffers Magda Kegley (Director of the Latin American Division) and Ginger Ellis (Director of Organizational Operations) visited several project sites in Central America and South America. When they arrived at El Angel, the children presented them with several cards, including this one:
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