Build A New Home For Francis

This is Francis (right) aged 12 with her mother and younger sister aged 10 (April 2016 in Lima Peru).

My husband and I sponsor 6 children in Lima Peru through the Compassion Child Sponsorship Program.
We have been very fortunate to meet the children and their families on several occasions while visiting Peru on business. I have developed very strong relationships with these children and their families.

While all our sponsor children have great need on my recent visit to Peru April/ May 2016 it became very apparent that Francis and her family urgently need assistance.

Francis' mother is the only provider for the family. She works cleaning a school and she earns USD 150.00 from March to December. During summer vacations, the mom looks for jobs such as doing laundry or as maid.

The mother recieved a small piece of land from a family member (valued at approx $200US)  to which she holds the title. They are currently living in a single roomed plywood shanty they put up with no water or toilet facilites.

I requested the sitation be assessed and for imformation on the costing to build a home for Francis and her family. The costing is as follows :

A prefabricated house with divisions for the bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom.  US700

1 sink and 1 toilet - US 150 
1 door - US 40.00 
3 plywood - US 35.00 
strips - US 90.00 
nails - US 2.00 
thick sand - US 25.00 
3 backs of cement - US 30.00 
Total cost for toilet: US 372.00 

Total Approximately $1500AU

Once we have raised the funds the construction of the home will take 3 weeks to complete.

Francis is turning 13 years old on the 31st of July this year.  What an incredible gift for her and her family.

Thankyou for your help.

Below : Me with all of the children we sponsor in Lima Peru through Compassion Child Sponsorship.