Your Support Transforms Lives: How ZOE Mexico Helped a Family Provide a Safe Haven for a Vulnerable Child

Two years ago, ZOE Mexico developed a human trafficking prevention series for schools within Oaxaca called VIDA. During a recent workshop, the team met Maria, a devoted church volunteer from a poor neighborhood. Maria and her husband, family counselors at their church, had taken in a neglected 3-year-old girl whose mother, struggling with addiction and pregnancy, had left her without care.

A ZOE staff member shared, “The child’s mother, struggling with drug addiction and pregnant with another child, had left the little girl alone without proper care. Maria and her husband, highly recommended by their pastor, showed unwavering commitment to provide the girl with a safe, loving home.”

They were committed to providing a loving home. ZOE Mexico’s team guided them through the adoption process, assisting with consultations, interviews, and documentation. Recently, Maria and her husband were legally recognized as the girl’s parents, completing the adoption.

Thanks to your generous support, ZOE Mexico continues its vital work in prevention, intervention, and supporting families like Maria’s, giving vulnerable children a brighter future.