Jennifer Yasmin Mejia Lopez

24 years old / Textile Worker

Jennifer begins her day at 5:00 AM, preparing breakfast for her two children, Keiry and Emmanuel, and her partner, José López, before leaving for work at 5:40 AM. Her shift at a textile company starts at 6:30 AM and ends late, around 10:45 PM or 11:45 PM, and she returns home by midnight. Her husband works on buses traveling to the beach. Born and raised in Jalponga, Jennifer has always been dedicated to supporting her family.

Keiry Yaritza Trinidad Mejía

7 years old / First Grader / Jennifer’s daughter

Keiry enjoys attending school, with math as her favorite subject, although she dislikes calligraphy. She dreams of becoming a police officer in the future.

“I feel incredibly happy about my new house. The money we earn isn’t enough to build a safe home, so this is a true blessing.”