Beneficiaries

The centre is attended by NATs - children and teenagers who work as shoe shiners, in the cemetery, carrying luggage at the airport and bus terminal, washing and guarding cars, selling newspapers, plastic bags, fruit, soft drinks etc. on the street, and in many other jobs.

Most come from indigenous and peasant families with limited economics resources, having recently immigrated to the city from rural communities. Many of these families are incomplete and dysfunctional. The children are therefore forced to work in order to satisfy their basic necessities and those of their families. Others have left their families due to lack of income, family conflict or problems with alcohol and violence. The NATs who attend the centre range from 6 to 18 years, with the majority being between 10 and 15 years. In addition, Ñanta offers support to working childrens' younger brothers and sisters.

In total, more than 200 children and teenagers attend the centre. From this overall group around sixty to a hundred arrive on an average day.