Yanira Alissette Brizuela

40 years old / homeowner 

Yanira and her husband work making bread, they prepare it at their house and go out to sell it in their community. They have been doing that for a couple of years now  and it has helped them to provide economically for their family. 

Jose Romilio Díaz 

46 years old / Breadmaker / Yanira’s husband

José works together with his wife Yanira, they even have a mill at their house. He is also a very loving father who is always taking care of his family.

José Romilio Brizuela 

18 years old /Farmer / Yanira’s son

As the oldest, he is always taking care of his brothers.

Milagro Isabel Díaz Brizuela 

12 years old /Student / Yanira’s daughter

Milagro is a very dedicated student. When she is at home, she also helps her mom to do household chores. 

Carlos Alberto Diaz Brizuela

11 years old / Student / Yanira’s son

Carlos likes to play with his pets and also play at a small creek that is right in front of their house.


They own the property where they are living, the house was built over 25 years ago ,so with time, it has become a dangerous place for the family to live. The house is made of mud bricks, dirt and wood beams for the roof, it also has clay tiles.