Cecilia Emperatriz Escalante Escalante

29 years old / Homeowner

Cecilia spends her time caring for her family. She prepares meals, takes her children to school, and helps them with their homework.

Rene Arnoldo Alfaro Abrego

36 years old / farmer / Cecilia’s husband

He works as a farmer and also helps care for livestock owned by an acquaintance, assisting him with the daily care of the animals. They have been together for fifteen years.

Kenia Beatriz Alfaro Escalante

12 years old / student / Cecilia’s daughter

Kenia enjoys going to school, but she also likes spending time at home with her mother and helping her with household chores.

Rene Alexander Alfaro Escalante

7 years old / student / Cecilia’s son

Rene likes to play soccer at school with his friends.


The family currently lives in a house constructed of mud and stone that is in very poor condition. The walls have numerous holes, and the main wooden support posts that hold up the roof are severely deteriorated.