Carlos

Carlos is a 13 years old boy who lives in Zorca, Arada and has been helping us install filters in both Zorca and Ocotillo. Without the help of the kids from each community it would probably take us twice as long to install all the filters. They tell us where people live, who has filters, etc. and love to carry our buckets. On our first visit to Ocotillo Carlos went with us to every house to help install. Sometimes he can get a little too involved, though. One time he jumped in the back seat of the car as we were heading home for the day and we didn't notice him until about 30 minutes into the trip and had to turn around and take him back. He also “stole” one of our cell phones once, but he gave it back the next day and we’re sure he just meant to borrow it. To redeem himself he has managed to let his parents know when we are hungry and they always have some great food for us and send us home with huge stalks of sugar cane.

Carlos es un joven de 13 años que vive en la comunidad de Zorca, Arada. El ha estado ayudando en la realización de las entregas e instalaciones en las comunidades de Zorca y Ocotillo. Sin la ayuda de los niños de cada una de las comunidades, es muy probable que nos tomara el doble del tiempo que nos lleva realizar las instalaciones; estos niños nos ayudan a ubicar las casas y personas para la entrega e instalación de los filtros, etc… y realmente adoran acarrear los sacos de arena, cubetas, tapas y nuestro equipo de instalación, especialmente si usan nuestro trocó! En nuestra primera visita a la comunidad de Ocotillo Carlos nos acompaño a cada una de las casas en la comunidad, ha sido un niño muy colaborador.