Maritza

Survival Skills Student

Colón, Panama

Survival Skills Student, Panama

When Maritza was three years old, she lost her mother to AIDS. Shortly thereafter, she was taken to an orphanage by her father. At the age of 15, she began the Just Hope Survival Skills program. After only a year and with the support of teachers and peers, Maritza completely transformed. She hopes to pursue a college education in medicine and would like to become a pediatrician.

Current Programs

Survival Skills in Panama
Arraijan , Panama

Most Recent Updates

March
22
2017

Hero Spotlight: Hope and Survival Skills Erase Maritza’s Fear in Panama

  • Survival Skills Student, Panama
When Maritza was three years old, she lost her mother to AIDS. Shortly thereafter, she was taken to an orphanage by her father, who could no longer afford to care for her. A few years later, her father also passed away. A very shy girl, Maritza lacked self-confidence to such a level that she rarely dared to go outside of the orphanage. Last year, at 15, she began the Just Hope Survival Skills program. After only a year and with the support of teachers and peers like Cheryl and Walkiria, Maritza completely transformed. Read Maritza's story...

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