Inspiration in the classroom: Former sponsored child returns home to teach

Growing up in a poor family in the highlands of Ecuador, Gloria Ermelinda knew what it meant to work hard.

During her younger years, Gloria grew up as a sponsored child with Plan. She began attending school and learned the importance of education – something we value here at Plan. It’s a lesson she learned well – one she now shares with a new generation of children as a teacher. Gloria now stands in front of eager groups of students, teaching in the very school where she was once a student.

As the only one of her nine siblings to complete high school, Gloria places great value on education. She hopes her own children grow up to become working professionals one day, or maybe even a teacher! After all, teaching runs in the family – her husband is a teacher, too!

Gloria and her husband are inspirations. With both of them teaching at neighbouring schools in Ecuador, we hope their stories motivate generations to come.

Læs mere om Gloria og hendes mand Cesar her!