Embark on a mission in Quito, Ecuador, and witness the everyday struggles but also triumphs of community members at, The Center – A Family of Families, where people strive to break free of the circle of poverty and violence. Meet also the Papal Foundation members who are key benefactors in keeping this dream alive. Watch as volunteers from abroad, local staff, religious, and receivers of this charity help each other to transform lives and build a better future.

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