Maria Margarita Juarez Ayala
26 years old / Homeowner
María is a responsible and dedicated woman who takes care of her family. Every day, she carries out the household chores and manages her home. She will live in the new house with her husband and their three children (only two were at home at the time of the interview).
Miguel Ángel Cruz Chicas
26 years old / Day Laborer / María’s husband
Miguel is a hardworking man who provides for his family. He works in agriculture and also as a construction assistant. He and María have been together as a couple for seven years.
Marina Nohemy Cruz Juárez
6 years old /Student / María’s daughter
Marina is a young girl who is in Kindergarten 6. She enjoys school and loves painting, which is one of her favorite activities.
Eyder Isaac Cruz Juárez
1 year and 3 months old / María’s son
He is a very cheerful baby who loves to play and spend time with his mother.
The land belongs to María’s mother-in-law, who gave them a space to build their small house eight years ago using metal sheets. During the rainy season, they suffer greatly due to leaks and strong winds because the metal sheets are already worn out and damaged.
