July 2026 Newsletter
f you’re still recovering from USA's elimination from the World Cup, hopefully this helps: a reaction video from Amor y Esperanza when Ecuador defeated Germany and punched their ticket to the knockout stage.
We’re proud of Ecuador’s run in the world’s greatest tournament. And who knows? Maybe one day we’ll see an AyE student on the big stage.
JUNE HIGHLIGHTS: A FIELD TRIP, NEW FIT, AND FAMILY VISIT
During last month’s newsletter, Whitefield Academy was at Amor y Esperanza, teaching classes and creating life-giving moments with the students. One of those moments was a field trip to the zoo, the first field trip AyE has been able to take in many years.
A GIFT FROM WHITEFIELD ACADEMY STUDENTS
Before Whitefield headed back to Atlanta, they left AyE new clothes for the students. Kids were ecstatic, now able to sport gear from dear friends 2,300 miles away.
A MOTHER-DAUGHTER VISIT
Another special moment was when mother and daughter, Emily and Eliana Siller from Trinity Anglican, visited the school for a week. They mainly spent time with 3rd-5th graders, leading crafts and new games that students loved.
CELEBRATING GRADUATES
Amor y Esperanza recently celebrated the graduation of their youngest students, along with a special program in which pre-K and 1st-grade classes showed their parents everything they'd learned this year.
Our seniors will have their turn next: high school graduation is coming up in July, and we can't wait to celebrate this next group of students stepping into their future.
NEW SCHOOL YEAR, NEW STUDENTS
Amor y Esperanza is proud to welcome 30 new students this upcoming school year, bringing the total to 450 children receiving quality, Gospel-centered education.
Please be praying as these new students visit AyE this month for registration. And keep your eye out for a way you can support these 30 students. More info coming soon.
Thank you for continuing to support Amor y Esperanza. Every story in this newsletter is a reminder that God is faithfully working in Quito, and we are grateful you’re a part of what He is doing.
HOW CAN YOU PARTNER WITH AMOR Y ESPERANZA?
Current prayer needs:
For the new 30 students joining AyE soon
For the school to make a few more teacher hires
One-time giving is always appreciated and helpful, too! Make a gift here.
Interested in serving on a Love and Hope Foundation committee? Please reach out to lhf.quito@gmail.com.