SANDY AND CORINA: TWO EXTRAORDINARY PARENTS
As Sandy Granados and Corina Landero skillfully roll tobacco leaves in one of the largest cigar factories in Estelí, one could find it hard to notice that they are both visually impaired. Their extraordinary dedication is an example of overcoming adversity in a country where one in three people lives in poverty.
For the young couple, being blind is not an impediment; rather, for them, it represents an opportunity to set an example of strength for their 7-year-old son, Leyner. Despite not having had the chance to finish elementary school, both parents recognize the value of education, making extraordinary sacrifices to take their child to class every day.
“We want our child to have opportunities we did not have; our son’s education is our priority.”
— CORINA LANDERO
Sandy and Corina constantly searched for a place to live with their son; at times, they would spend nights in a makeshift shelter near the municipal waste landfill. Due to their inadequate living conditions, the family’s safety was constantly at risk.
“People would regularly break in and steal the little money we had saved.”
— SANDY GRANADOS
In 2020, thanks to the support of generous donors, ANF built a dignified home for Sandy, Corina, and their son. The construction was completed just weeks before the impact of Hurricanes Eta and Iota, which caused significant destruction affecting thousands of vulnerable families in Nicaragua.
“We are thankful to God and to all those who made our dream of owning a house a reality. Today, we can sleep soundly at night, knowing that our son is safe.”
— CORINA LANDERO
Sandy and Corina’s story is featured on our Annual Report 2020.
Read full report below.