Zulma Maricela Mejia Herrera

31 years old / Homeowner

She raises chickens and ducks for family consumption. She enjoys cutting hair and doing nails. She will live with her husband, Salvador but he was not at home at the time of the interview.

Evelin Tatiana Mejía Mejía

7 years old / student / Zulma’s daughter

She would like to become a doctor when she grows up. Her favorite subject is math.


The house was built 12 years ago by Zulma’s husband. It is made of metal sheets, bamboo, tiles, and adobe. During the rainy season, the side of the house with the tiles gets wet due to many leaks, causing the interior to become damp.

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