Julio Apen, 33 years old, Long Way Home Crew Manager

Julio is 33 years old and has four children, ages ten, eight, six and two. He has been married for twelve years and has lived in Comalapa all his life.

Julio has been working for LWH since January 2009. He accepted work with LWH although it meant a cut in pay because he enjoys the challenge of using new building techniques.

Julio thinks that contamination of the earth is one of Guatemala's biggest problems. Low wages for workers is another issue that weighs on his mind. He feels that LWH is helping with both problems.

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Since Julio lives near to the Tecnico Maya School site, he is very excited that his children will be able to attend school there. He knows this will enable them to obtain better paying jobs in the future and have a better life. He wants to continue working for Long Way Home after the school is built.