Rosa Del Carmen Alvarado de Ruiz

43 years old / Homemaker

She is currently working in a house in the city of Zacatecoluca. Her husband and their two daughters will be living with her. They are also vendors who sell fruits and vegetables.

Santos Lisandro Ruiz

46 years old / day laborer / Rosa’s husband

Santos is a very dedicated father who works hard to provide for his family. They have been together for 21 years.

Helen Jessenia Martínez Aguilar

14 years old/ Rosa’s niece

Helen also lives together with Rosa and she also helps with household chores.

Marlen Ileana Ruiz

17 years old / student / Rosa’s daughter

She enjoys helping her father when he is at home.


The land where they live belongs to Santos, and they have been living there for more than 20 years. They are very happy for the new house. The house is made of wood and metal sheets, which are quite deteriorated.