Karina and Ruth (names have been changed), 10 and 12 years old, are two sisters that are involved in CENIT's programs. Their family moved to Quito from the rural province of Cotapaxi in search of a better way of life. However, upon arrival in the city the family found themselves facing extreme poverty and backbreaking working conditions. They all work making bricks: between the various family members they average 150 bricks per week which hardly provides enough income to provide for the family. Karina and Ruth became involved with CENIT and began to study at our primary school where they received classes in subjects such as writing, math, sciences and social sciences. After visiting their home and seeing the reality in which they live, CENIT found resources to help them attend a school specifically for children with learning disabilities. Currently the children attend this school in the morning and CENIT's homework help center in the afternoon.
CENIT is currently trying to fill some very specific volunteer positions. These are key jobs that we need to fill as soon as possible. If your qualifications fit any of the descriptions below, please apply specifically for that job. While these are currently the most important openings at CENIT, we always need volunteers for all programs — even if these jobs are not for you, you can still apply to be a volunteer in another program.
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