My Story

Chixocol, where your child lives, is a very small village nestled in a mountain valley in the state of Quiché, Guatemala. Life in this state is very difficult. Most families live in one-room adobe houses with dirt floors and a small, attached kitchen. The extremely poor live in houses made of corn stalks. In the past few years, electricity and water have become available to most people in the area - however, indoor plumbing is very rare. Most of the families are farmers or shepherds and live off the fruits of their labors. Public education is available for those who can afford it and consider it of value.  Life in Quiché is always a challenge.

Hello! It is a pleasure to tell you a little about me through this letter. I am Brainer Alexis Encarnacion Ajqui Jimon,and  I am 8 years old. I was born on December 21, 2015. This year I am in 2^nd grade. In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer. My favorite color is green. I love cats and I like to eat fried chicken. Sadly, my father passed away one year and seventh months ago due to an accident on a motorcycle. So, I have only my mother, Matea Esperanza Jimon Tebalan. She does her best to support our family selling vegetables in the plaza in Zacualpa. I have two siblings and only one of them is part of the feeding program. My family and I attend the Catholic church. We are in good health.

I live with my mother and siblings in my grandmother´s house. One of my uncles also lives there. There are three block rooms, tile roof and cement floor with a separate kitchen. We have running water and electricity. All the family helps with the expenses. Our main need is clothing for kids. My mother raises hens and turkeys.  I walk about 10 minutes to arrive at the feeding program. My mother helped me to give my information.

Kisses with much love

Brainer Alexis Encarnacion Ajqui Jimon

Translated by: Lucia Gravez/AAC Secretary