Sponsorships: Oaxaca
Luis Eduardo Ramirez Garcia, 11 yo
When Luis first joined our 'Cameras for Kids' workshop, he striked me being very focused, switched on and has absolutely no inhibitions. In his first lesson, he went straight up to a couple of policemen and without asking, took a few pictures of them! Oaxacana policemen aren't exactly the friendliest of sorts!
Luis' former sponsor is not able to continue with the sponsorship of his education. With your generous donation, we have decided to take on this responsibility and give Luis the chance that he deserves!
Date of Birth: 13 October 1996
Luis's Family: Reyna Garcia Cruz (Mom), Lorenzo Ramirez Pacheco (Father), Salma Daniel (sister who was also in our 'Cameras for Kids' workshop).
Living Conditions: 1-room aluminium house 'on loan'. They have 2 wooden beds but only one mattress. Drinking water purchased in large jugs and water in Oaxaca is not safe for consumption. Latrine as bathroom, shared with other families.
Notes: Mother earns $30 pesos ($3) a week selling odds and sods. Father earns $700 pesos a week ($70) as a game mechanic. Through the workshop, Luis' Mom apologised profusely for not having attended a couple of the classes as they could not afford to take the bus.
Sponsorship: US$225 per year covering school fees, uniform, shoes and books. Paid up to June 2009.
