{"id":4550,"date":"2013-04-15T06:25:47","date_gmt":"2013-04-15T11:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.covchurch.org\/cwr\/?p=4550"},"modified":"2013-04-08T09:28:08","modified_gmt":"2013-04-08T14:28:08","slug":"agents-of-change-in-a-violence-ridden-mexican-neighborhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.covchurch.org\/cwr\/2013\/04\/agents-of-change-in-a-violence-ridden-mexican-neighborhood\/","title":{"rendered":"Agents of Change in a Violence-Ridden Mexican Neighborhood"},"content":{"rendered":"

Below are interviews with four individuals whose lives have been changed because of their involvement in our project with the Foundation for Family Development (FDF) in Monterrey, Mexico. Click here<\/a> to read more about the project.<\/p>\n

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Hector<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Hector, 18 year old student<\/strong><\/p>\n

What was your life like before your involvement at FDF?
\nI lived on the streets and was involved in gang problems. I did not go to school, and I did not know God<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What was it that brought you to FDF?
\nThe youth group and unity of people that attended there.<\/em><\/p>\n

What were the first changes you noticed in your life after you came to FDF?
\nI had a new view on life. I wanted to spend time helping others and knowing God. I was also interested in studying.<\/em><\/p>\n

Abigail, 16 year old student<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is it like in the neighborhood where you live?
\nThere is lots of violence, drugs, alcohol, and gangs.<\/em><\/p>\n

Before you started at FDF, what did you think about your future?
\nI wanted to be a doctor, but before it was only a dream. Now it is a goal.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Abigail<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What was it that brought you to FDF?
\nI was struck by the English activities, the after-school club, and the friendships formed at FDF.<\/em><\/p>\n

What were the first changes you noticed in your life after you came to FDF?
\nI had an increased interest in helping others, in a closer relationship with God, and development as a leader.<\/em><\/p>\n

How do you feel now?
\nVery happy, satisfied, better person, loved by God<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What do you see for yourself in the future?
\nI see myself as a professional helping my community as God\u2019s purpose in my life.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Keyla<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Keyla, 18 year old psychology student<\/strong><\/p>\n

What was your life like before your involvement at FDF?
\nI lived a very uncertain life. I wanted to be a better person and succeed in my goals, but I did not know how. I wanted to make better friends.<\/em><\/p>\n

What is it like in the neighborhood where you live?
\nThere is a lot of family breakdown, drug abuse, drug trafficking, and many of my friends were pregnant at a young age.<\/em><\/p>\n

What were the first changes you noticed in your life after you came to FDF?
\nMy self-esteem went up, and I was better able to talk about my feelings and support other people.<\/em><\/p>\n

How do you feel now?
\nI am very happy because I feel fulfilled at FDF. I\u2019m studying and sharing what I learn with the kids, which is great<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What do you see for yourself in the future?
\nI see myself as a person who is an agent of change in my community.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Adriana<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Adriana, housewife and mother<\/strong><\/p>\n

How have you changed since your involvement at FDF?
\nBefore, I was shy and quiet, but now I am feeling more secure. This confidence has led me to achieve a lot and has awakened my desire to serve others. Spiritually, I have a closer relationship with God.<\/em><\/p>\n

How do you feel now?
\nI feel content and happy, and I never tired of thanking God for allowing me to get involved at FDF.<\/em><\/p>\n

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