There’s a child in Latin America who needs someone like you.  Like most children in Icthus, he or she lives in an impoverished community where life is hard, with limited opportunities. 

Lucas is 37 years old.  He was an Icthus kid over 20 years ago.  Padrinos made it possible for him to have consistent Ministry as a kid.  Today, Lucas is an elementary teacher and a Pastor in Monteria, Colombia.

Here are Lucas’ words about his journey in Icthus: 

 “My journey in Icthus began at the age of 9.  In Icthus, I learned to love God and my neighbor as myself.  At age 15, I became an Icthus guide, which allowed me to serve the Lord Jesus Christ.  I learned about working as a team and being creative.  

Thanks to God, Icthus’ continuous training helped to form me as a leader and to understand what it means to shepherd children.  Today, as a Pastor, Icthus is part of my church.  I thank God for allowing me to be in Icthus.” 

Lucas was blessed by the generosity of Padrinos.  They committed to giving a little every month so that children like him could have Icthus.  

But many are still waiting for that to happen for them.