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On May 15, we recognize International Day of Families as a day that shines a light on the essential role families play in every community around the world. Families are often a source of care and belonging, but many face daily challenges that threaten their stability. Limited access to resources places enormous pressure on caregivers already doing everything they can to support their loved ones. Around the world, charities are working alongside these families to help meet those challenges. By providing nourishment, restoring access to health services, strengthening caregivers, and creating safe environments for children to grow, these organizations help families build a more secure...
Dylan’s father disappeared when Ruth became pregnant at 19 years old and has never had a role in either of their lives. Ruth is the oldest of four and still lives with her mother and siblings in a small two-room concrete house in rural Imbabura Province, Ecuador. Ruth’s mother, also a single mom, suffers from a chronic illness that at times prevents her from performing household duties. The family farms potatoes as their staple crop, but the region has experienced drought over the last couple of years, and the harsh equatorial sun has withered much of their field. Ruth occasionally earns money as a cook when work becomes available, and with this meager income, she supports everyone in the home. In the first year after Dylan was weaned, his diet consisted mainly of potatoes and rice as the family struggled to find any other food in the harsh highland climate...