María José González Herrera

26 years old / Homeowner

She has been working in a pupusería for two months. In her free time, she enjoys taking care of her children, helping them with homework, and watching soap operas on her phone. She raises chickens for her family’s consumption.

Brendy Alexa González Herrera

8 years old / Student / Maria’s daughter

She enjoys taking tests and playing softball; she wants to become a nurse.

César Gustavo González Herrera

6 years old / Student / Maria’s son

He likes playing ball and singing in kindergarten; he wants to be a police officer when he grows up.


The house was built by the family and is made of bahareque (mud and bamboo sticks), wood, and metal sheets. The main problems are the wind and rain, as the materials have deteriorated: the walls have cracks, some roof sheets are broken due to strong winds, and the beneficiary fears for her family’s safety.