Maria Isabel Ponce Mena
38 years old / homeowner
María has been with her partner for 25 years. She sells homemade natural drinks outside her home. They currently live in her mother-in-law’s house and have lived there for 21 years.Her husband’s name is Jorge Antonio, and he is 40 years old. Her older children, Cristina and Henry, work every day, so they were not at home during the interview.
Jorge Edenilson Ponce
9 years old / Student / Maria’s son
Jorge likes to play soccer with his older brother.
Dayana Isabel Ponce
5 years old / Maria’s daughter
Dayana likes to draw and paint.
The house where they live has damaged walls throughout, and they fear it could collapse while they are inside. It is made of clay tiles, adobe, and wood. When it rains or there is an earthquake, they feel afraid.
