Elvia Yaneth Jimenez de Turcios

45 years old / Homeowner 

Elvia is a hardworking woman who looks after the health and safety of her family. Occasionally, she goes out to sell vegetables in the community about two days a week. She will live in the new house with her husband and their two children (one was not home during the interview).

Aduber Onasis Turcios Ayala

50 years old / Vendor / Elvia’s husband

He is a hardworking man who sells basic household goods, as well as potato pastries and other snacks. He was diagnosed with uric acid five years ago. He previously worked as a farmer, but due to his illness, he is no longer able to continue that work. They have been married for 18 years.

Aduber Onasis Turcios Jiménez

18 years old / Elvia’s son 

He is a very intelligent young man who graduated with honors from school. He has a condition similar to autism and helps his parents a lot with their sales. He loves mathematics and cars.


They live in a house made of wooden planks, mud, and bahareque. The land belongs to Aduber’s brother, and the house was built 25 years ago. They suffer from severe roof leaks, and the walls are also fragile due to deterioration over the years.