George C. was a victim of abandonment since infancy. His father, a foreigner, was never a part of his life, while his mother moved abroad in search of work and left him in the care of his grandparents at an early age.

The grandparents were living in deplorable conditions. George, abandoned for the second time in his short life, had to get used to living deprived of the most basic care.

When we first met him, he was heart-wrenched, shy, and barely had any confidence in himself. In 2015, at the age of 10, he found a family, Hand of Help, to protect him and never leave him again.

Over the years, we have seen tremendous growth in George. As soon as he understood he would not be forsaken once again, he started building relationships with the other children at the orphanage. We have also seen progress in his studies and involvement around our center. He was even elected the leader of his house, thus becoming the right hand of the social worker who cared for their small "family."

After turning 18, George decided to enroll in a new state program that offers young adults a monthly stipend until age 26 as long as they continue their studies or are employed.

He has rented a place in town and continues his studies. He is already training and was also able to work at a car garage, starting to acquire much-needed experience in his field of work. He also plans on going to college.

His mother and grandmother kept in touch and assisted him during this transition.

George continues to visit the other children and staff at our center, and we are glad to be able to keep in touch and follow his progress.

Please keep George in your prayers! We are grateful to see him start an independent life, and we thank God and all of you for making his story possible. Please also pray that the Holy Spirit would pierce his heart, open his eyes to the Gospel, and that George will become a faithful follower of Christ. Thank you!