PROYECTO SALESIANO CHICOS DE LA CALLE

(Salesian Program for Street Boys) -Albergue Nuestros Hijos

The Proyecto Salesiano Chicos de la Calle is a Catholic foundation run by the Salesian congregation. The program consists of 3 shelters, a street outreach program, two after school programs, and a recreation and catechism program on weekends. Rostro de Cristo volunteers work in the third shelter, the Albergue Nuestros Hijos in Duran. At the shelter volunteers help teaching english, planning lessons and working with the boys in trade school workshops. Volunteers also assist the program in the office and with special projects, make home visits to the houses and families of the boys, and spending one-on-one time with boys who are having difficulties. The goal of this work is to build relationships with the students and provide safe space and support when needed.This shelter is home to about 60 former street children, who live and study there. The shelter offers both academic classes and a trade school where boys learn either carpentry or metal working. In addition to the shelter residents, about 20 boys attend the school and workshops during the day but go home at night. Day students come from the invasion communities of Duran and Guayaquil such as Arbolito and Veinteocho de Agosto. Shelter staff work with both children and their families towards family reunification whenever possible. Boys who have no family, or whose families are unable to provide a safe environment for them, are prepared for independent living.

Visit our partner's website to learn more about the program: Proyecto Salesiano Chicos de la Calle.