Jose Ermaides Melendez Gomez

40 years old / Homeowner

José works as a bricklayer assistant, he works most of the days of the week. He works hard for his 3 children, as he became a single parent 8 months ago, his mom helps him to look after his children while he is at work.



Elias Neftali Melendez Argueta

10 years old / Student / José’s son

He spends his day playing with his brothers.

Sara Abigail Melendez Argueta

7 years old / student / Jose’s daughter

Sara is a very outgoing girl who helps his father to take care of her brothers.

David Ernesto Melendez Argueta

3 years old / Jose’s son

He likes to spend time with his father and his brothers.


The house where they live was built 7 years ago; José used to live with his partner but she suddenly left them. The materials of the house are mud and bamboo sticks, every time that it rains the walls wash away because of the material that is made of.