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Volunteer Impact
In 2009-2010, Mike Zelek volunteered in Cusmapa with Fabretto, where he taught classes and supported children with special health needs. As he reached out to the community, he found Gabriel, a child in critical condition due to severe malnourishment. With support from Mike and Fabretto, Gabriel received nutritional supplements and was placed with an adoptive family. Mike reflected, "They are just an incredibly loving and giving family, and in many ways epitomize what a volunteer should be."
On volunteering with Fabretto, Mike reflected: "Volunteers can have a tremendous impact on Fabretto's work. The important thing for volunteers is to go in with a humble and selfless attitude, and work as closely with local staff as much as possible to fulfill Fabretto's mission. Ultimately, it is these partnerships that create success." Read more of Mike's thoughts on our blog.
In December 2013, volunteers Genís and Kait visited Cusmapa to follow up on Gabriel's progress. The short film below tells the story of Gabriel's journey and the impact that Fabretto volunteers can have to truly change a child's life.
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