Nery Elizabeth Sierra Gonzalez

Nery is a 15 single girl who lives in the community of Jiniguare, a long trek into the mountains beyond Santa Ana, Honduras.  Nery heard of Mi Esperanza's free sewing training course offered in Santa Ana by a friend.  She walked for one hour to find the course, and when she did, she signed up for the course.  Nery knew this was her only opportunity to learn a skill, and for seven months, she walked one hour to class and one hour home four days a week to take advantage of this opportunity.

Nery at a glance

• Children: None

• Community: Jiniguare

• Mi Esperanza Course: Sewing Course

with her graduating class

with her mother when her sewing machine was delivered to her home

Nery 2014.  Receiving her sewing machine she was awarded for excellence in class.

“No one in this community has a sewing machine, and I will be happy to design and make skirts, dresses, school uniforms to sell in the community!”

Nery was recognized as the top student in her class for her commitment, dedication, and hard work at graduation.  She was awarded a sewing machine for use in her home for that honor.  Nery is so happy with her education and receiving the machine because it will be a new source of income for her family.