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Learn how Carlos uses his gifts and abilities to make a difference in the lives of those he serves at Kids Alive, Peru!
I have been working at KAI since November 2023, and next month I will complete one year. I liked the idea of contributing to my career within an organization with a Christian focus, which allows me to freely talk about the plan of salvation and offer a message of hope to the families in the Manchay, Peru community.
The truth is that I consider myself to have an introverted personality, which means I might not easily form new social relationships, instead waiting for the other person to take the initiative. What’s curious is that when I take on the role of a psychologist, that disappears, and I interact effortlessly with people during the workshops. That’s why some people sometimes think I am extroverted and eloquent.
I believe my biggest challenge is guiding people to recognize the importance of their emotional health and psychological well-being and helping them realize that they need to heal their wounds and relearn in order to improve and restore their family relationships. Overcoming this challenge relies on my dependence on God, recognizing that I am an instrument for His work and that where I end, He begins to work in the lives of the families.
The Parenting and Connection workshop is a program that has blessed many families because hearing their testimonies at the end of each workshop where they say, “I understood that I have to heal myself first before I can take care of my child,” “I realized that I am the one who needs to be quiet and let my child use their voice and express their emotional needs,” “Knowing that family time is what will create beautiful memories for my child,” and “If God is compassionate with us, we can also be compassionate with our children.” I firmly believe that there is a before and after for the families who participate in this workshop because they realize that connection with their children is the foundation for strengthening family relationships and promoting socio-emotional and spiritual well-being.
I believe that the greatest satisfaction is being able to see the changes and steps of faith people take to improve their lifestyle, knowing that with just a small contribution, we are helping their personal restoration and giving them hope for life. Moreover, I share this philosophy: "If you don’t live to serve, you don’t serve to live." Life's purpose is based on using our skills and abilities, taking action, and exercising them in favor of others.
‘Justice that heals’ means raising a voice for those who have lost theirs or believe they don’t have the ability to do so, empowering them and guiding them, through their voice, toward defending their rights so they can experience healing. ‘Bonds that mend’ speaks to my belief that through connection, affection, and healthy social relationships, people can find the path to restoration with their families, peers, and community.
