One person is of more value than a world.
Buen Pastor runs an "internado" for girls, kind of like a weekly foster-home. Some of the girls stay permanently. Sometimes, the girls come from dire poverty and their parents can't afford to keep them. Other times, families are going through crisis and need a place to hold their children for awhile. Still others come from violence and are placed in the internado by the State. The Madres provide a nourishing environment for the girls. You can feel the love in the home and warmth radiating from the girls when you come to Buen Pastor.
There are usually between 20-30 girls in the internado between the ages of 3-18. As you can imagine, it takes a lot of time and resources to raise girls. One way that you can get involved in securing a girl's future is to pay for her schooling which includes her books, uniforms, and tuition (school is not free in Mexico). $55 USD a month will cover the expenses for one girl. At the moment, Buen Pastor is seeking sponsorship commitments for the 2009-2010 school year. Please consider sponsoring one of the girls below for nine months. You can set up a subscription for automatic monthly donations or make a one time contribution easily on our Donate Page.
My girl, My girl
M A R I S E L A
January 6, 1996
Marisela loves her science and mathematics. When she grows up, she wants to be an Educator or maybe an Actress. She still has time to decide. If she were President, she would ambitiously help everyone who needed it. Chocolate or strawberry? Both!
J U L I E T A
February 7, 2001
Julieta already knows she wants to be a teacher when she grows up. She likes studying mathematics in school. If she were President, the first thing she would do is help the Madres at Buen Pastor so they could continue caring for her. Julieta loves chocolate.
C A R O L
February 16, 1995
Carol's favorite subjects in school are math and physics. She loves dancing cumbia and regaton. She prides herself in being a good friend and always has a smile on her face, even when she's sad. Carol dreams of becoming a stylist and fashion designer. The first thing she would do as President is provide the basics to those lacking them: food, clothing, and a roof over their heads.
B I A N C A
February 22, 2002
Bianca loves to read, sing, and dance. Her favorite day is Saturday because she gets to rest. Bianca would like to learn English. As President, she would provide clean water for all.
B R E N D A
March 9, 2001
Brenda's favorite subject in school is mathematics. She loves jump roping and running games. She would like to learn more about social principals and ethics! When she grows up, she wants to be a teacher so she can influence others. As President, she would clean all the streets of trash and create a nature appreciation program.
V A N E S S A
March 21, 1996
Vanessa's favorite school subjects are English and mathematics. She has high hopes to become a neurosurgeon one day. Her mother is her favorite person because Vanessa admires her mother's strength. Vanessa enjoys reading, swimming, and music. As President, she would help families without resources to reach their dreams.
L U Z E L E N A
March 29, 1995
Luz Elena's favorite subjects in school are history and science. She plans on being a surgeon someday. Her favorite person is her father as "he's the best" according to Luz Elena. As President, she would help the needy.
S T E P H A N I A
May 12, 1995
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When she grows up, Stephania wnats to have a family and a career working as a marine biologist. Her favorite school subjects are biology and mathetmatics. She loves to read and always has a book in her hand. As President, she would create programs and centers for teens so they wouldn't fall into using drugs. She likes both strawberry and chocolate.
M O N I C A
May 13, 1996
Monica plans on being a Chef someday. She enjoys her math and Spanish classes in school. She's a volleyball player and appreciates the help and support she receives from the Madres at Buen Pastor. As President, she would work for equality and peace in the world.
M E R C E D E S
May 16, 1994
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When Mercedes grows up, she wants to be a pediatrician and an educator. In school, her favorite subject is Spanish. At home, she likes to read poetry. As President, she would build homes for the poor.
C I N T H Y A
June 9, 2000
Cinthya's favorite subject in school is science. Her dream is to become a veterinarian when she grows up. She likes to dance like Michael Jackson. If she were in charge, she would help people get off the street and give them the treatment they need, including tickle therapy.
C A R M E N
June 9, 2001
Carmen has two favorite school subjects: science and Spanish. She aspires to be a doctor one day. In the meantime, she sings, goes to school, and plays with her friends. As President, Carmen would build housing for the poor.
M A G D A L E N A
June 11, 1998
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Magdalena's favorite subject in school is Science. Her favorite person is her mother. When she grows up, she would like to be a successful cleaning lady. Magdalena has a calm presence and authority about her that invites success. As President, she would be a steward for natural resources and take care of the world.
B L A N C A
July 9, 1999
Blanca enjoys learning math and Spanish in school. In her free time, she likes to sweep, mop, paint, and play cards. She would like to learn how to paint on ice and become a mathematics whiz. When she grows up, she wants to be a surgical nurse specializing in amputations. If she were President, she would build housing for the poor
S A R A
August 8, 1996
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Sara's favorite subject in school is Biology. She's interested in pursuing two professions: archaeology and law. She's very good at reading, listening, and music. As President, she would first focus on helping the sick and developing medicine for diseases. Then she would focus on social justice.
D A N E L L I
August 22, 1995
Dani plans on being a marine biologist when she grows up. Her favorite subject in school is history. Her favorite person is her mother because she sets a good example for Dani. If she were President, Dani would help those in need, especially poor people addicted to drugs.
D I A N A
September 14, 2001
Diana loves learning English in school. She wants to be a teacher when she grows up. She paints and studies when she's not in school. As President, she would ensure that every child went to school and that they never went hungry.
M A R L A
September 15, 1998
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Marla's favorite subject in school is mathematics. Marla believes the most important thing for her to obtain is a good career. She would like to be a preschool teacher when she grows up. If she were President, she would help the poor, especially mothers.
P A O L A
September 18, 1994
Paola's favorite subject in school is mathematics. She would like to be a forensic scientist when she grows up. She enjoys dancing and listening to music. If she were President, she would work to prevent juvenile delinquency. She prefers strawberry over chocolate.
D A N I
October 8, 1998
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Daniela wants to be a lawyer when she grows up. She enjoys studying Spanish and History in school. When she's not in school, she loves reading history stories. If she were President, she would close all the bars and create play spaces for children. She likes chocolate.
J O A N A
November 26, 1997
Joana wants to be a Doctor when she grows up. Meanwhile, she studies Natural Sciences, her favorite subject in school. She loves riding her bike and reading history. She believes doing well in school is the most important thing she can do at the moment. As President, she would help the poor. Joana is a chocolate lover.
M A R I C R U Z
December 1, 1997
Maricruz enjoys studying mathematics in school. She aspires to be a lawyer someday. For now, she spends her time studying, painting, and playing with her dolls. If she were President, she would create more schools. Strawberry or chocolate? Both!
J E N N I F E R
December 6, 2004
Jennifer loves to draw and enjoys going to school as well. When she thinks about her future, she sees herself as either a doctor or a ballerina. Since she wants to be the best at what she does, she is trying to decide which one. If she were President, she would provide a platform for the poor so that their voices would be heard.
F A N I
December 7, 2001
Fani's favorite subjects in school are mathematics and Spanish. When she grows up, Fani would like to be an accountant. If she were President, she would build food kitchens for the poor so nobody would have to go hungry, especially children. Fani loves to sing.
M A R I A V A N E S S A
December 23, 1996
Someday, Maria Vanessa would like to be a Psycologist. Her favorite subjects in school are drawing and the natural sciences. Her favorite person is her grandmother because she loves her. If she were President, she would help the needy and the Madre of Buen Pastor.
K A R E N
2000
Karen would like to be a teacher when she grows up. In school, her favorite subject is Spanish, but she takes all her classes seriously. If she were President, she would build more homes like Buen Pastor.
C I T L A L I
2002
Citlali is an Aztec name for "star". Citlali shines brightly by being a friend to everyone. Her favorite thing to do in school is to read. At Buen Pastor, she likes to skate, color, and mop. She has dreams of becoming a pediatrician someday. As President, she would create more Fiestas!
G A B B Y
2003
Gabby loves playing with friends, and she has plenty of them at Buen Pastor. She's learning how to skate and enjoys singing. Her favorite subject in school is English. She's not sure what she would do if she were President.
P E A R L I T A
2005
Pearlita likes to climb, hop, and dance! At Kinder, there's a play kitchen and she pretends she's making soup. She wants to be everything when she grows up. As President, she would make everyone a Princess.
A L E J A N D R A
2006
Alejandra loves to slide and play house. She and her sister, Gabby, are from Chiapas. She's too little to know what she wants to be when she grows up, or what she would like to do as President. For now, she just likes it when Blanca holds her and Madre Berta combs her hair.