María de los Ángeles Hernández Chavarría

22 years old/ Homeowner

María takes care of her home, the household chores, and the meals. She also cares for her daughter and her husband, with whom she will live in her new house.

Gerson Adrián Guatemala Ortiz

26 years old / Farmer / Maria’s husband
Gerson works in agriculture, planting crops and caring for cows. He looks after them, milks them, and is responsible for the corral. They have been together as a couple for five years and have known each other for six years.

Amy Gisell Guatemala Hernández

3 years old/ Maria’s daughter
She is starting prekindergarten, and she enjoys playing a lot with her toys.


The three of them live in María’s brother’s house, but the property belongs to her mother. The house is made of adobe, and they have problems with leaks, and water comes in through the walls. They need a more comfortable space for their daughter.