Maria Magdalena Alvarez Duran

48 years old / Homeowner

Maria works taking care of an elderly person and has to go to work most days of the week. She is a single mother of three children, so she works hard to support them.

Johny Andres Mejia Alvares

14 years old / Student / Maria’s son

Johnny is currently in 8th grade, when he is at home he likes to spend time with his brothers.

Emely Vanesa Mejia Alvares 

12 years old / student / Maria’s daughter

Emely helps her mom to do house chores when she is at home.

Carlos Fermando Mejia Alvares

7 years old / student / Maria’s son
He will begin 1st grade this year, he is a very energetic kid


They have been living in the same place for 14 years now, but the house has been deteriorating with the time as it is made of mud and bricks.