Homeless in Puerto Rico

October 4, 2014 by YaiZa

Written by Yaiza Morales Cars zoom past the bridge near the “Placita de Santurce” as they enter Condado, one of the most touristic areas in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He sits peacefully on his humble chair, a rusty can of Export Soda Crackers. Alone under a tree, accompanied by an accumulation of personal belongings, the place he calls his temporary home. People look the other way and roll their eyes as they drive by. “Another homeless person in San Juan,” […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: alcoholism, begging, drugs, home, homeless, job, Perla de Gran Precio, Placita de Santurce, Puerto Rico, Racúm, San Juan, Santurce, shelters, street

The Invisible Street Children of Nepal

March 16, 2014 by YaiZa

Written by Yaiza Morales As my plane flew over the all mighty Himalayas, I was mesmerized by their power. Enthralled by the endless rugged peaks below me, I looked forward to my arrival in Nepal, a country famous for its spiritual wealth and natural beauty. Bright smiles and a colorful culture welcomed me with a warm “Namaste,” and my first few days were filled with fascination and excitement. It wasn’t long before I began to notice the darkness that hung […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: abuse, alcoholism, alone, beg, child labor, Children, children's rights, CWIN, glue sniffing, Himalayas, homeless, hungry, Kathmandu, kids, Nepal, orphans, Pokhara, poverty, runaways, shelter, starving, street, street children, The Protection and Rehabilitation Center for Street Children in Pokhara