The CASF (Creacion de Alumnos Sin Fronteras | Students without Boundaries) program offers tutoring and leadership opportunities to 45 students in the Guasmo Sur community. Through participation in CASF, students learn to become community leaders and widen their understandings of what they can accomplish. You can support these students through a yearly sponsorship of $100.

Cristobal

My name is Cristopher Snaider Reyes Choez. I am 14 years old, and I study at the Pablo Hannibal Vela Eguez school.  I’m in the 10th year of basic school. I only have one year left before I start my last stage of schooling in Ecuador. My hobby and what I like to do most is playing sports, especially soccer. I play it a lot and I also practice in a small soccer club. When I finish high school, I would like to study law and become a great lawyer, since the topic of crime attracts my attention a lot. I want to be able to defend the innocent and, above all, their rights.

Camila

My name is Camila Natasha Pinargote Carpio.  I am 15 years old  and I am in the second year of high school at the Daniel Comboni School.  In my family, I am the eldest of 2 brothers. In my free time I like to practice various sports including ballet , swimming, and basketball.  One of my favorite animals is rabbits.  My favorite color is turquoise.  My dream until I was 9 years old was to be a doctor, but as time went on and with my studies, I would like to be a mechatronics engineer since I really like to walk around and carry out projects on my computer.  I consider myself someone who is very sentimental and somewhat reserved, but reliable.

Thays

My name is Thays Chávez Yagual, I am 15 years old, and I study at the Ciudad de Riobamba school.  I am in the 2nd year of high school, which means that in one year I will leave school and be able to continue university.  I am between studying medicine or law, since these are the careers that attract my attention the most.  In my free time I like to listen to music and take care of my siblings, since I have two little brothers, and also go out with my friends and watch movies.

Yandri

My name is Yandri Josué Montaño Reyes.  I am 14 years old and I study at the Eloy Alfaro school. I am in the 10th year of basic education, and next year I will enter secondary school.  In my free time I like to do sports, especially playing soccer. After finishing high school, I would like to study to be a great police officer.  Being a policeman appeals to me because I could defend people who are in danger and, above all, help my family and help put an end to crime.

Genesis

My name is Genesis Alejandra Guachambo Ubilla.  I am 16 years old and I study at school (Province of Cotopaxi). I am in my second year of high school and when I finish school I would like to study Auditing at university, because I feel that it is my specialty. At school they are preparing me for that career.  Marketing would also be good since I am very interested in the topic of advertising. In my free time I really like to read and listen to music.

Josue

My name is Yoshua Cevallos Alvarado and I am 15 years old.  I study at José Vicente Trujillo School and am in my first year of high school.  In my free time I like to play music, especially the saxophone and the guitar.  I really like coffee and, above all, the moon and the rain. Winter is one of my favorite seasons. I would really like to travel and see other countries to be able to reinforce my knowledge and help my family. Being a pilot would be one of my biggest dreams.

Lyah

My name is Scarleth Lyah Choez Villarroel. I am 14 years old and I study at the Eloy Alfaro school.  I’m  in year 10 of basic education, and when I finish my studies, before continuing with the University, I would like to travel and see new places. In my free time I like to draw, dance, listen to music and replicate certain challenges on Tic Toc since I like this platform. When I grow up I would like to be a doctor to be able to help others, especially my family members.

Alex

My name is Alex Delgado Gudiño. I am 13 years old and I am at Martha Bucaram School in Roldós, in my 9th year. I really like to play the guitar a lot, and when I finish school I would like to study music and be a great guitarist. I would also like to be a great businessman, since I have several friends who have started small businesses. I have a friend in Mexico who has helped me get interested in commerce. It is a dream to help my family.

Gabriela

My name is Gabriela Yaucan Montero.  I am 16 years old and I study at school (Letters and Life). This is my last year of school and I am very excited to graduate. In my free time I like to watch series and listen to music. When I finish school, I want to pursue a career in medicine and be an excellent surgeon. Helping people is what calls to me, and hope I achieve it

Hellen

Hello, I'm Hellen López. I'm 17 years old. I'm currently studying at the traffic commission school. I'm in my last year of school. In the future I see myself studying and working on my university career. I really like reading books. I think that helps to develop the thoughts of the human being or to see the world around us differently. I like books that leave reflections. I also really like helping people, which fills me with happiness. Not for the simple fact of expecting something in return, but because that makes me a good person, so other people would do the same. In my free time, I start learning languages so that they can help me in the future. I love French very much, it is a very elegant language. I like many animals and I currently have a kitten named Chloe. She is white and pretty.

Samuel

Hello, My name is Samuel López Salazar, I am 15 years old, and I study at the traffic commission school. I am in my first year of high school. I really like the specialty I am in - Computer Science. I also like soccer, listening to music and reading.

I would like to study for a systems engineering degree in another country in the future, help my family, and travel around the world.

Valentin

My name is Valentín Cadena Montece, I am 13 years old, and I was born on October 29, 2010. I have 3 brothers and I am the second of them. I study at the Emma Vargas Villamar school and I am in 9th grade.  In my free time I like to help in the house.  My dream currently is to be a great priest, and that's why I go to the Reyna del Quinche church where I am an acolyte.  I hope when I grow up to be able to achieve my dream.

David

My name is Wilson David Linos Hoyos, I am 13 years old and I study at the Emma Vargas Villamar school in 9th grade. I am an only child, although I always wanted to have a brother. I really like taking care of animals and especially like soccer.  One of my big dreams is to be able to practice it professionally until I become a great soccer player and help my family.

Gabriel

My name is Gabriel Morante Alvarado.  In my family we are only two brothers.  I study at the Emma Vargas Villamar School.  I am in 8th grade and am 12 years old. In my free time I like to play and talk with my classmates.  I have very good friends and we always support each other to get ahead.  I practice and play soccer and it is what I am most passionate about, but when I finish school I would like to study medicine since being a great doctor is one of my dreams for the future.

Daniel

My name is Daniel Enrique Morante Alvarado and I am 13 years old.  I study at the Emma Vargas Villamar school. I am in the 9th year of basic education, of which I have met and greatly appreciated several teachers.  In my free time I like to play soccer and do my homework, especially helping at home. I am the oldest of two brothers. When I finish school, I hope to be able to join and be part of the Navy.  It is a big challenge but it is a dream that I want to achieve.

Cristhian

My name is Cristhian Macias, I am 17 years old, and I study at the Unidad Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Quinche.  I am in my last year of school, and a few months away from graduating. In my free time I like to play basketball and go to the gym, and when I have no homework, I play video games, go out with my family and, above all, help at home. When I finish school what I want most is to be able to travel to Italy, which is where my mother and older brother are. I haven't defined my career yet, but maybe it will be medicine or something related to accounting.

Thais

My name is Jirley Thais Macias. I am 15 years old and I study at Reyna Del Quinche and in the first year of high school. In my free time I really like to read books, watch videos or listen to music after doing my homework. In the future I would like to be able to study graphic design since I like technology and everything that has to do with creating.

Alfredo

My name is Alfredo Valtan, I am 12 years old and I study at the Emma Vargas Villamar school. I am in the 8th year of basic education. My hobbies are reading and dancing and when I finish school, I would like to choose a career in medicine or also take a course to join and be a firefighter, since my dream is to be a great medical firefighter.

Ana

My name is Ana Guerrero, I am 15 years old and I study at Nuestra Señora del Quinche school. I am in the 1st year of high school. In my free time I like to go out with my friends, dance and listen to music, and also watch romantic series although I like horror movies, too. I am a fan of new experiences and especially traveling. When I finish school I would like to travel the world and study medicine or criminology. I also like sports, although now I only play basketball, and not much soccer anymore.  I consider myself a happy person and charismatic.

Kristhel

My name is Kristhel Bohorquez. I am 15 years old and I study at the Reyna del Quinche school. I am in the 1st year of high school  and majoring in computer science. I really like everything that has to do with computers and creating things on them. In my free time I like to watch series and talk with my friends or go out with them, and also help at home. When I finish school I would like to pursue a naval career or be a great police officer to help my family and show that women can achieve many things.

Isaac

My name is Isaac Ariel Litardo Medina. I am 14 years old and I study at the Emma Vargas Villamar school. I live with my grandmother and my brothers. I am in my 10th year, and I will choose computer science in high school. In my free time I like to play soccer and watch movies. I am also very sociable and always willing to help others. I like to speak in public since I have confidence in myself, and when I grow up I would like to study accounting or be a police officer in order to help my grandmother a lot who has given everything for me. I am the oldest of my brothers, so I am their example.

Litsy

My name is LItsy Gomez Roldan. I am 14 years old and I study at the Cesar Borja Lavalle school. I am in 9th grade. I am a little shy at first but if you give me the confidence I can talk a lot.  I like to do my homework and also play with my cousins, go riding my bike and watch TV series. When I grow up I would like to study medicine or be a veterinarian who helps those most in need.

Mathias

My name is Mathias Galarza. I am 13 years old and I study at the Emma Vargas Villamar school. I am in 9th grade, and I am a super responsible boy and the president of my course, because of the trust that the teachers have in me. In my free time I like reading and watching movies, and also going out to talk with my friends. When I finish school I would like to study to be a great doctor, since certain relatives follow that career and I am very passionate about it. I am also interested in being an accountant since I am very good at mathematics.

Jeremy

My name is Jeremy Walter Loor Reyes, I am 11 years old and I am at the Emma Vargas Villamar school. I am in the 7th year. Next year I will enter high school. My favorite sport is soccer, but I practice in a soccer school on the weekends. During the week, I also like to ride a bicycle and be with my friends. When I grow up I would like to be one of the best soccer players in Ecuador and help my family.

Elias

My name is Elias Mauricio Prieto Rodriguez, I am in school (Ecobida), and I am in 7th grade.  Next year I will go to high school.  In my free time I like to ride my bicycle, skate, play ball, paint and draw . When I grow up I want to be president, since I want to help Ecuador become a safer country so that my family can be calm, we can avoid poverty and improve their health.

Derian

My name is Derian Alexander Guachambo. I am 10 years old and I am at the Martha Bucaram de Roldos school, and in 6th grade. In my free time I like to help at home. When I grow up I want to be a lawyer, because now that I am little I see how lawyers help people. My teacher explained to me that I must study hard to fulfill my dream and that is what I will do.

Guadalupe

My name is Guadalupe Saskia Solis.  I am 10 years old, and I study at the Reyna Del Quinche school. I am a girl with autism but it is not something that stops me. They help me a lot at home, and in my free time I like to listen to music and draw. When I grow up I want to be a great chef since I always help when it comes to cooking, or be a veterinarian since I think a lot about animals in the streets.

Kiara

My name is Kiara Alvarado Mejia. I am 6 years old and I study at the Jose de Villamil school.  I really like to paint and draw. I also like to dance with my mom. I am a little shy when I meet new people, but once I gain confidence I am very cheerful. When I grow up I would like to be a veterinarian since I really like puppies and kittens.

Oliver

My name is Oliver Muentes Osorio. I am 10 years old and I study at the Blanca Goeta De Ordoñez school. I am in 6th grade. I really like helping at home and I also like to play soccer. My brother plays in a school and I hope to do so later. When I grow up I would like to be a great doctor and help people.

Tylor

My name is Tylor Choez, and I am 10 years old. I study at San Pio school, and I am in the 6th year of basic education. I really like to play with my brothers. I am the second child and there are three of us. My older sister helps us a lot with our homework. In my free time I like to play soccer and make new friends. My favorite subject is mathematics, and when I grow up I want to be a great teacher.

Michael

My name is Michael Didier Villamar Peñafiel. I am 8 years old and I study at the Jose Alfredo Llerena school. I am a very happy and dynamic person. I was born with a cleft lip, but they always treat me with respect and I treat my classmates with respect. I am the youngest. I have 3 brothers and they take care of me a lot. I really like helping my classmates, especially in math class. When I grow up I want to be a great teacher to teach super well just like they teach me.

Dylan

My name is Dylan Israel Piloco Bodero. I am 10 years old. I was born on January 22.  I study at the Martha de Roldos school, and I am in 6th grade.  My parents help me a lot. I am the oldest of 2 brothers. My favorite food is rice with mashed potatoes, and in my free time I like to play soccer and help my mother with my little brother. When I grow up I want to be a great police officer who helps others.

Jordana

My name is Jordana Rosario Quijije Calero, and I am 11 years old. I study at the Martha Bucaram de Roldos school, and I am in 7th year.  I really like to play with my friends. Although I am a little shy and don't like to speak in public, being in CASF helps to lose that fear.  When I grow up I want to be a professional makeup artist since I really like makeup and skin care.

Andy

My name is Andy Carpio. I am 10 years old, and I was born on June 5. I am the youngest of three brothers. I study at Nuestra Señora del Quinche school. I am in 6th grade.  I really like doing my homework, but I also like to play with my friends and ride my bike. When I grow up I want to be a paleontologist since I like dinosaurs and discovering new things.

Hillary

My name is Hillary Cordero Carrillo, I am 7 years old and I study at the Jose de Villamil school. I am in the 3rd year of basic education. I really like making friends and making people laugh.  In my free time I like to ride a bike and play soccer with my friends. I am the youngest of five sisters. When I grow up I want to be a singer, since I study music in my free time, and also be a veterinarian who helps street animals.

Alexa

My name is Alexa Ramirez, I am 7 years old and I live with my grandparents.  I study at the Blanca Goetta de Ordoñez school and am in 3rd grade. I really like to draw and paint. I am a little shy until I feel confident.  My favorite color is pink and I like animals. My favorite subject is artistic culture since I really like to imagine and paint things. I also help my classmates when they don't understand something. When I grow up I want to be an excellent veterinarian to help the animals of the world.

Allan

My name is Allan Choez, I am 8 years old and study at Martha de Roldos school. I am in 6th grade. I really like to play soccer and make friends. I am a very happy person and above all I like to help at home. When I grow up I would like to be a police officer to help stop crime in the country, although I also want to be a doctor to help people who need it.

Saskia

My name is Saskia Valeska Triviño, I am 6 years old and I study at school (Province of Cotopaxi). I am the youngest of three brothers, but everyone helps me do my homework. I am a happy girl and I like to make friends. When I grow up I would like to be a great doctor to help children who have pain, and help my family.

Danna

My name is Danna Cordero, I am 14 years old and I study at school (Our Lady of Quinche), I am in 10th year and I am going to enter the last years of high school. I really like making friends. In my free time I listen to music and I also practice the violin. I'm still learning, but I like doing it. When I grow up I would like to be a great veterinarian, although I would also really like to study law and become a lawyer.

Diego

My name is Diego Sarmiento Paja. I am 12 years old and I study at school (Vicente Trujillo). I am in the 8th grade. I have three brothers. In my free time I really like to play with my brothers and friends, and especially when it rains, I practice the piano. It is one of my favorite instruments, although I would also like to play the guitar. When I grow up I want to be a great musician, and be able to express myself in that way, and show who I am and everything I can give of myself.

Lissette

My name is Lissette Villamar Peñafiel.  I am 14 years old and I study at the Jose Alfredo Llerena school, in the 10th year of basic school. I am the only girl of three brothers. I consider myself a super happy and charismatic girl. I like to help others and practice sports, and the one I like the most is basketball. I play it at school, as well as soccer and some swimming. When I finish school I would like to study Psychology since I find it an interesting career, and knowing that I can help others with the problems they are going through.

Kevin

My name is Kevin Yagual Calero. I am 10 years old and I study at the Blanca Goetta de Ordoñez school, in 7th grade.  Next year I will enter high school. I will miss my friends a lot. In my free time I like to play soccer, and be with my friends, also going out for a bike ride since I can visit my relatives who live in the neighborhood. My biggest dream is to be a firefighter when I grow up and put out fires like in the movies.

Rafaela

My name is Rafaela Rodriguez Carpio. I am 7 years old and I am in 3rd grade. I study at school (Jose de Villamil).  My favorite subjects are language arts and math. I am the oldest of my siblings, but there are only 2 of us. In my free time I like to draw, sing and dance. I also spend time with my grandparents since I love them very much. When I grow up I want to be a doctor and take care of children.

Jeremy

My name is Jeremy Flores. I am 16 years old and I study at high school (Tecnico Simon Bolivar). I am in the 2nd year of high school and only have one year left to finish. During my free time I like to listen to music and play board games with my family. I am the oldest of my three brothers. I spend a lot of time doing digital tasks, so technology interests me a lot, and maybe in the future I would study mechatronics or marketing, depending on how I do in college.

Shirley

My name is Shirley Carpio Perez.  I am 13 years old and I was born on August 9. I study at Nuestra Señora del Quinche school.  I have two sisters and I get along well with them. I am in the 9th year of basic school.  In my free time, after doing my homework, I like to listen to music.  The truth is that my favorite instrument is the guitar, although I also attend singing classes.  I am happy and, above all, I like to create things like decorations. When I grow up I would like to be a great singer or be in a band, but I would also like to study criminology.