Beatriz Yamileth Mendoza Pineda

33 years old / Homemaker

The place where she lives is owned by her mother in law. She will live in the new house with her 3 children (the oldest was not at home) and her husband. Beatriz felt really happy when they gave her the news about the house, now her children will live in better conditions. She helps her mother in law to sell typical Salvadoran dishes at the community.

Jose Anibal Merino Villalta

33 years old / Farmer / Beatriz’s husband

He works during the mornings as a farmer, he works only when it doesn’t rain. He is the main provider for his family.

Alexandra Paola Merino Mendoza

7 years old / 1st grader / Beatriz’s daughter

She likes to dance a lot.

José Anibal Merino Mendoza

4 years old / Beatriz’s son

José spends his day playing with his cars.


When it rains, because there’s a small river next to their house, all the water gets inside their house, it raises to the level of their knees.