The children of Rancho El Faro are very isolated and rarely get to leave the orphanage. Having a vehicle will allow them more freedom and in turn more opportunity to get to work or jobs than they have ever had before.  Alex, who has worked with the children for many years, says the van is “especially helpful to the older kids who are severely lacking in the real world experiences they need to be successful once they leave the orphanage. Their remote location prevents the older kids from getting the part time jobs they need to gain skills they will desperately need to support themselves once they are 18.  The lack of transportation at El Faro was compounded by an incredibly limited staff, the van will go a long way in solving some of these problems.”  The van can also be used in emergencies to get children to the hospital and will generally provide great relief and an added feeling of security to the young couple, Cristina and Miguel, who run Rancho El Faro and take care of the 65 children that live under their care.