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FÁTIMA CHILDREN´S HOME

(502) 5917-5958

/Hogar de Niños Fátima

[email protected]

www.fatima.org.gt

0 calle 20-62, zona 15 Vista Hermosa II, Guatemala City, C.A.



THIRD QUARTER ACTIVITIES

LIST OF KIDS

ADMISSIONS

DEPARTURES

NEEDS

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THIRD QUARTERJULY - AUGUST - SEPTEMBER

In this third quarter we have been working on a big surprise that will be ready in the final months of the year.

It has taken a lot of work, but soon you will see a support program that is much more efficient – we are excited to unveil this unique experience soon.

Be on the lookout for our big announcement.

Thank you for your support.



OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE CURIOSITY LEADS TO LEARNING.

The children went on an outing to the Children’s Museum and they loved it.

Jaziel made huge bubbles, Lester climbed a mountain, Darlin made beautiful sand castles, and Carmen learned about electricity.

And of course, no outing would be complete without sandwiches and juice boxes provided by our volunteers.

JULY

OUTING TO THE KIDS MUSEUM



AUGUST

Because a fire could happen at any time, we train our staff to be prepared for what to do in case there is a fire.

The Company ATA came to Fátima’s and gave us a presentation on fire safety and also donated several fire extinguishers. ATA helped us to place them strategically around the shelter so that we are prepared for emergencies.

They also started a fire in a bucket so that the childcare could practice using them.

We are always looking for ways to care for and protect the children.

FIRE!!



SEPTEMBER

THE ROOMS

We know that a person’s bedroom can have a big influence on overall well-being. If your room is cluttered and disorganized you are more likely start each day with a sense of disorder, but if your bedroom is clean and inviting, you might start each day feeling put together and maybe even be in a better mood.

Several people volunteered to help fix up the children’s bedrooms to make them more inviting. The first day they arrived the painted the walls. The girls’ rooms are now a beautiful pale pink and the boys’ rooms are sky blue.

Then, Rina Czech visited us and finished the rooms by painting beautiful murals. The walls are now covered with butterflies, trees, and birds. You can see pictures of the beautiful rooms on our Facebook page: facebook.com/ Decorazone por Rina Czech

After the murals were completed more volunteers came and brought comforters, decorations, and lamps. The girls’ lamps have a lampshade with butterflies all around and the boys’ lamps are decorated with a little plane.



All of the photos are available here:

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The joy on the little faces was unforgettable.

We were all amused by the girls’ reaction to their new room. Amidst all of the beautiful changes, the thing that they were most drawn to was a new spongey rug.



TRADITIONAL CLOTHING

In honor of the independence day celebrations, our children participated in a food fair at the school.

Because the children, not surprisingly, only gave us two days notice that they had to wear traditional clothing, we had to ask our staff and friends to find outfits, but in the end we were able to find clothing for everyone. In addition to the clothing, the girls all had beautiful hairdos with their hair up in braids.

OUR CHILDREN ARE PROUD OF THEIR ROOTS

Alejandra was very nervous because she sang “La Sanjuanerita” in front of the whole school. In spite of her nerves, she sang very well.

The elementary school children danced marimba with their classes and the littlest ones in pre-K sang “El mishito.” They loved the traditional clothing so much that they asked to be allowed to continue wearing their clothing after they arrived home from school.



Little Garden

In order to teach the children about the environment and how to care for it, some volunteers brought the children flowers so that they could plant them in the garden. Jaziel was especially excited about the activity and exclaimed, “I am going to plant my tree!”

The children had an enjoyable afternoon planting their flowers and learning about how to care for the environment and how their actions can help contribute to the well-being of the planet.

After all of their hard work planting, they worked together to paint a lovely picture of animals and then enjoyed a snack with all of the volunteers and staff to end the afternoon.



RELAXATION

The children were very wound up in the last month, so we decided to make time for relaxation during the day.

We played calming sounds of birds and the air whistling through the trees in the forest so that the children could imagine that they were in a magical place and slip away into dreamland.

GABRIEL YA NO LLORA EN SU SIESTA

ZZZ



The plan worked perfectly and the children are now more relaxed. Gabriel used to wake up from his naps crying and now he wakes up with a smile.

The list of songs that we play is:

Somewhere over the RainbowNice Lullaby Disney - Baby to Sleep

Relaxing Nature Sounds and Tibetan ChakraMost relaxing - Rain Forest Meditation



JOSE IS A BIG BOY NOW!

Our home is divided into two sections. The older children live downstairs and share rooms with bunk beds, while the infants and toddlers make their home upstairs where the rooms are filled with cribs.

Jose came to stay with us when he was one and a half and now his third birthday is just around the corner. At almost three, it was time for him to make the move downstairs. This was a wonderful change for Jose. He adapted very quickly and now spends his time running, jumping, and playing with the big kids.



LISTOF

KIDS



LIST ofBABIES

No. Baby Age1 Ruth 6 months

2 Cristofer 4 months

3 Clarita 8 months

4 Santiago 10 months

5 Eduardo 11 months

6 Shayla 1 year & 8 months

7 Sofía 11 months

8 Yoselin 1 year & 8 months

9 Scarleth 3 months

10 Douglas 9 months

11 Yosha 1 month



LIST ofBOYS

No. Boy Age12 Jose Daniel 2 years

13 Gabriel 3 years

14 Eddy John 3 years

15 Ángel Alexander 2 years

16 Mykol 4 years

17 Jeremías 4 years

18 Antoni 6 years

19 Lester 7 years

20 Angel Aníbal 7 years

21 Josué 15 years



LIST ofGIRLS

No. Girl Age22 Estefani 2 years

23 Darlin 3 years

24 Daniela 4 years

25 Velvet 4 years

26 Jaziel 5 years

27 Jakeline 5 years

28 Martita 5 years

29 Ashley 6 years

30 Dulce 6 years

31 Soani 7 years

32 Linda 7 years

33 Carmen 7 years

34 Eli 7 years

35 Alejandra 12 years



ADMISSIONS



DOUGLAS



HappyDouglas came to Fátima’s on July 8th.

When he arrived he was malnourished, but with the balanced diet he has received with us his health has improved greatly.

Now his muscles are much stronger and he is able to stand, hold his bottle, and crawl.

9 months



JACKELINE



SWEET

Jackeline is very affectionate and loves to give hugs. Favorite food:

Cornflakes with milk

Favorite toy: Barbie dolls

Favorite color: Red

Favorite TV show: Doc McStuffins

Favorite Movie: Despicable Me

5 years old

Favorite song: La Lechuza (The Owl)

When she grows up she wants to be a doctor.

She loves Barbie dolls.



jeremias



FUNFavorite food:Rice with vegetables

Favorite toy:Robots

Favorite Color:Blue

Favorite Television Programs: Hulk and Mickey Mouse

Favorite Movie:Cars

Favorite Song:Happy Birthday

When he grows up he wants to be a professional driver.

5 years old



IAN



CHARMINGFavorite foodSausage in red sauce

Favorite game: Soccer

Favorite Color: Orange

Favorite TV show: Mickey Mouse

Favorite Movies: Monsters Inc. and The Minions

Favorite song: La Lechuza (The Owl)

When he grows up he wants to be a carpenter.

Ian’s family is from Nicaragua and while government officials work out how to resolve his situation, he will be part of our family in Guatemala.

4 years old



YOSHA



THE LITTLE ONEYosha is Nicaraguan, her family migrated to Guatemala looking for better opportunities.

Yosha came to live with us on September 3 when she was only 6 days old. She was wrapped up in a brown blanket with little squares.

Right now she spends her days eating and sleeping.

6 days old



Jazmin and Jostin had been with us for three years, from the time they were babies.

Their lives changed drastically for the better during the years that they spent with us at Fátima’s and we are very proud of the children they have become.

Although they will always be a part of our family, we are so happy that they now have a new family to care for them and love them just as much as we do.

We send them our love, hugs, and kisses and wish them much joy and success in their new lives.

DEPARTURE OFJAZMIN & JOSTIN



JOSTINJostin arrived at the shelter when he was six years old. He had an accident before he arrived and was on crutches for a long time. This year he turned eight and although he started his eighth year by acting out, his behavior quickly improved when he learned that he was going to be adopted.

During the two years he was with us, Jostin learned skills that helped him cope with the trauma he suffered when he was very young.

He told us that he was very happy for this opportunity and that his going to continue to care for his little sister just like he has always done.



JAZMINJazmin came to live with us when she was ten months old.

She had stomach problems that required extra care. She learned how to eat, bathe, walk, and talk during her time with us.

Jazmin was beloved by all and although everyone was sad to see her leave, we are also happy because we know she will be very loved by her new family as well.

We love you Jazmin and wish you a life full of beauty <3

4 years old



No. Boy or Girl Date of Departure

1 Raquel 18 of August

2 Felipe 18 of August

3 Josué 18 of August

5 Jostin 21 of August

6 Jazmin 21 of August

7 Juan Diego 24 of August

8 Eder 30 of July

DEPARTURES



NEEDS

Caring for 38 kids requires long term commitment and financial resources. Our expenses include covering the cost of utilities, gas for the cars we use to take the children to school and outings, and staff salaries. If it is within your means, we would be extremely grateful if you could help us with a recurring monthly donation.

•Diapers size Large and XL, baby wipes

• Food

• Milk: Enfamil AR, NAN 1, NAN 2, ENSURE PEDIASURE, SIMILAC Nido crecimiento, Nido +1, Pinito, other whole milk..

MONETARY SUPPORT ITEMS



FINANCIALSUPPORT

In Guatemala:

Banco Industrial Account No. 455-002580-5

Gyt Continental Account No. 024-0013488-2

Banrural Account No. 3406025501

To the name of: Asociación Luz de Fátima

International Donations:

Outside of Guatemala you can donate using PayPal under the account: [email protected]

With Visanet:

https://www.cpmp.com.gt/Visanet/store/show/id/574



Our goal is to provide our children with a high quality of life and the security of a family that loves them.

- From our family at Fátima Children’s Home



THANK YOU FOR YOUR

INTEREST AND SUPPORT!

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