Marcela Esmeralda González González

23 years old / homeowner

Marcela doesn’t have a formal job, but she works from home doing household chores, taking care of her family, and preparing food for them. Marcela lives with three other people: her husband, her mother-in-law, and her son Jordan (7 years old), but her son was at school at the time of the interview.

Kevin Daniel Garcia Garcia

26 years old / herrero / Marcela’s husband

Kevin works making metal structures, he has been doing that job for about 8 years now. He has been together with Marcela for 10 years now.

Maria Felix Garcia 

67 years old / Marcela’s mother in law

Maria spends her days at home resting. She has lung problems, so she needs to use oxygen even while at home.


They have been living in the same house for over 10 years. Their house is made of sheet metal, but the material is old and rusty. They need a better place to live, not only for their son but also for Maria to live more comfortably.