Marcyuri Azucena Cortez Rosales  

36 years old / Homeowner 


Marcyuri is a single mother of two children, whom she cares for while working every day selling traditional Salvadoran dishes to provide them with a decent life. She will live with her two children in her new home.

Genesis Carolina Benítez Cortez

17 years old / Marcyuri’s daughter

She is a responsible young woman who helps her mother at home and in her business. She recently finished high school and looks after her family’s well-being.

Julián de Jesús Benítez Cortez        

13 years old/ Student / Marcyuri’s son


Julián is a boy who is in seventh grade at school. He is passionate about soccer, and his favorite position is goalkeeper.


They have been living in the house for 10 years. It is made of bahareque and pieces of metal sheets. The property belongs to Marcyuri. Roof leaks are a constant problem during the rainy season, and both the walls and roof are deteriorated. She wants a safe home for herself and her children.