Erika Jeannette Canas Marin

39 years old / Homeowner

In her free time, she likes to go to church as well as raising chickens for her family’s consumption. She suffers from cataracts, so sometimes it is difficult for her to move around.

Ericka Roxana Valladares Cañas

16 years old / student / Erika’s daughter

Ericka is a very dedicated daughter who helps her mom to take care of her little brothers.

Cesar Javier Valladares Cañas

10 years old / Erika’s son

Cesar suffers from seizures, so he needs special care from his mother.

Neftali Alexander Valladares

4 years old / Erika’s son

Neftali enjoys playing at home with his brother and his sister.


The house was built by them; it is made of adobe, metal sheets, wood, and roof tiles. When it rains, water gets inside the house and their belongings get wet; the walls are also in poor condition.