Maria Elizabeth Canel

Maria is a shy young girl in Guatemala who lives with her mother and father and six siblings. Maria loves playing with friends and wants to be a teacher when she grows up. Along with meeting the child's physical and educational needs, the Yalu Nim Jay Child Development Center focuses on meeting the spiritual needs of the sponsored children and their families, presenting the gospel to them regularly. Maria's life will change dramatically by attending the Yalu Nim Jay Child Development center. Maria will receive warm and nutritious meals, be part of a Christian community, and learn about the Lord from caring teachers.