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Children Seeking Sponsors

When you sponsor a young person to go to school through a LEAP Educational Scholarship, or get critical medical assistance with a LEAP Care Sponsorship, you'll help them fulfill their dream of becoming an accountant, doctor, engineer, nurse... or living a healthier, more productive life.

How does LEAP work?

When you become a sponsor—a "LEAP Angel" to a young person—we'll send you a Welcome Pack and updates so you can get to know your sponsored youth. Travel with us to Guatemala and you can meet the youth you're helping and experience first-hand how your gift is transforming a life!

ANNUAL SPONSORSHIPS are also available.
Call us to set up this option: (714) 232-8669 ext. 2

Frequently asked questions

Julissa G:
Monthly donation

(PRIORITY) Julissa G: The dream of a profession!

Julissa is completing her thesis for a business administration degree and working at a call center. With dreams of becoming a business administrator and eventually having her own business, she wants to have a secure future and help her family. Your support will help her to achieve her goals.
$
125
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Yussely R.
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(PRIORITY) Yussely R: The dream of being a secretary!

Yussely, (12), a first-year middle school student, is passionate about the history and customs of her ancestors. She dreams of being a secretary and working in an executive office to generate income to help her family and buy her own house. Your support can make her dream come true!
$
33
USD
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Gustavo S.
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(PRIORITY) Gustavo S: a dream to learn and teach.

Gustavo, 11, is a responsible and friendly 4th grader at the elementary school in San Martin. He enjoys reading scary stories and playing soccer with his neighbors. In his heart, he yearns to become a kindergarten teacher to guide children in his community. With your support, Gustavo can help prepare youngsters for the future.
$
33
USD
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Dionisio V.
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Dionisio V: Advocate for a better future!

Working as a credit counselor to support his family during the week, determined Dionisio, 26, studies law at the weekend as a second-year university student aiming to specialize in defending victims of crime. He dreams of a better life for himself, his wife and 4-year-old son. Thanks for your support!
$
125
USD
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Fernanda M.
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Fernanda M: A budding chef

With little time to perfect her culinary skills, Fernanda dreams of studying gastronomy and becoming a great chef. Besides middle school, she does housework, laundry for others and works in the vegetable fields to help cover her family’s expenses. Your help is a vital ingredient for Fernanda´s future in cooking.
$
33
USD
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Eulogio L.
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Eulogio L: Keeping the Peace in San Martin community!

This second-grader saw police officers on television helping others and wants to grow up to be one! His uncles work construction, but there’s no money left after expenses for grandma and 8 others—including Eulogio's single mom. Your support will help Eulogio become a police officer.
$
33
USD
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Guadalupe G.
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Guadalupe G: The need for self-sufficiency

Guadelupe, almost 16 and a middle school student, loves learning with a passion for music. Having already had keyboard lessons, her goal is to learn the guitar and study music in high school and college. She is part of a local Catholic liturgical group. Your support can help her bring great music to her community.
$
33
USD
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Luis M.
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Luis M: Athlete and Future Teacher

Luis is just 10 years old and has already decided he wants to become a teacher to educate the children of his village while he helps support his family. He is especially athletic and enjoys playing soccer as part of a local team. Thank you for considering supporting Luis so he can become a teacher!
$
33
USD
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Carlos U
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Carlos U: Great with Numbers

Eleven-year-old Carlos has a mind for math and a desire to serve his community! While his father drives a minibus to support their family of five, Carlos helps his mother with chores and feeding the family’s rabbits and chickens. His dream is to become a police officer. Your support will help make his dream come true!
$
33
USD
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Lucero L.
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Lucero L: Cooking for her future

First grader Lucero loves cooking with her cousins, her sister, neighbors and toys having watched shows on television. At school, she loves natural sciences featuring the world and its animals. As the oldest of two whose father drives taxis in a competitive local market, family resources for education are scarce.
$
33
USD
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Douglas B.
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Douglas B: A future mechanic!

Dreaming of his own mechanic shop, Douglas loves cars and engines! He can’t wait to learn more about how different models work. A third-year middle school student living with his grandparents, he helps them plant and harvest vegetables to pay the bills. Your help will make Douglas' life different!
$
33
USD
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Arasmeldy C.
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Arasmeldy C: Empathy for Animals!

At 13 years old, first year middle school student. She dreams of becoming a veterinarian and reducing the suffering of abandoned animals she sees on the streets. She relishes the opportunity to study, while also working hard to learn English to contribute to her career. Your support can make her ambitions come true!
$
33
USD
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Diego V.
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Diego V: Designing his future

Diego, 13 and the 5th child of 8, is a freshman in middle school who enjoys math. He dreams of becoming an architect and owning a construction company in his community to help his family. He loves reading, his dog Bubul, and going to church with his family. Your support helps him build Diego´s future.
$
33
USD
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Priority Students.

Priority Students: LEAP Forever Fund

Once we commit to a student, it's through college graduation—even if hardship prevents their sponsor from continuing. Our Forever Fund is the safety net that ensures an uninterrupted education, and that we're always there to support our student's hopes and dreams! We list these students as a Priority to connect them quickly to a caring sponsor.
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