Two girls, Mariam and Diana, 14 and 16 respectively have been victims of abuse during a good part of their lives and will be the first two girls to live in this home. Besides providing them shelter, food and education they will also receive psychological support. The project for this home arose out of the need for protection for Mariam who had gone to the Orfanatorio de Mazatlan (the orphanage we have been associated with for the past several years) for help but due to her age and circumstances they would not allow her there. Unless these abused young girls are either pregnant or on drugs there was not currently an institution available to them.
The open house was to make everyone aware of the needs of the new home such as furniture, clothes, etc. They received many donations from many concerned locals, as well as, gringos.
The home is beautiful and will make a very comfortable and secure place for the girls to live. Here are a few photos of the girls and their new home.
Mariam (14 years old)
Diana (17 years old)
This photo is looking out to the street and the entrance where
the girls would come to seek shelter.
Another photo of the entrance from within the home.
This is the office area where the girls would be escorted from
the gated entrance. This would avoid any disturbance for
the other girls living in the home as they would not have access to
the living space on their arrival.
Living room/dining area
Another photo of living room/dining area
Outdoor patio area
Spacious kitchen
Mariam & Diana's bedroom.
Diana with our good friends, Jan and Rosella.
Mariam remembered us from when she lived at Orfanatorio de Mazatlan.
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