Following the pandemic, poverty has only increased throughout the Republic of Panama. Due to a lack of short and long-term social protection measures to address the effects on at risk children, Panama remains one of the countries with some of the highest statistics regarding the vulnerability of children. Despite having adopted some laws and provisions aimed at protecting the rights of children - the country has yet to develop a comprehensive and consolidated campaign of legislation that take aim at these rising statistics.
We first made in roads through a partnership with Life Tabernacle, the largest evangelical church in the country. Their vision for spreading the hope of the gospel is kindred with our own - to reach the next generation. When we do, it changes the trajectory of entire nations as these they grow into adults with a passion for their faith and country. We currently have three outreach centers that are making an impact by instilling hope in the lives of at risk children, and their families. Pastor Jesus Mendez and his wife are ouron-site directors, who's passion for making an impact in the lives of these children is making a tremendous contribution to seeing our vision realized in this beautiful country.