Gavino lives in Comalapa, was married at age 20 and now has nine children. The family lives in a five-room house with
eight of their nine children. He completed the 7th grade.
Work History
- Corn farming his whole life
- Farming wheat, cabbage, and potatoes
- Masonry and carpentry since he was 15
- 25 years as a truck driver in Guatemala City
Sponsor Gavino! Donate Monthly -
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| $50/month
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Gavino hopes all of his children will attend the school, thus providing more opportunities than he received.
Gavino thinks his family and the community have both benefited from LWH. He is better able to feed his children and he
has noticed less trash in the streets.
According to Gavino, unemployment is the primary problem in Guatemala. He thinks LWH is helping to solve this problem by
training workers in a highly marketable skill.
Since November 2009, Catalino has learned:
| Stucco Finishes |
Construction with Earth Bags |
Roofing with Concrete and Metal |
| Water Harvesting |
Construction with Tires (Cisterns and Retaining Walls) |
Pouring Concrete Slabs |
| Red Brick Patio Building |
Teamwork |
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