Dina Abigail Hernández

43 years old / Homeowner

Dina spends her days at home, taking care of her family and doing household chores. She usually likes to visit her mother when she has the time. Dina has 6 children but only 3 of them were at home at the time of the interview.

José Leopoldo Cruz Bonilla

50 years old / Farmer / Dina’s husband

José usually does any type of job to provide for his family. He has been together with Dina for 20 years now. They have raised 6 children. 

Jennifer Magali Cruz Hernández 

15 years old / Student / Dina’s daughter

Jennifer is currently in 5th grade. When she is at home she usually helps her mom by taking her brothers to school.

Anderson Alfonso Cruz Hernández

10 years old / Student /  Dina’s son

Anderson is currently in 3rd grade. He likes to play with his brothers and sisters. 

Genesis Alicia Cruz Hernández

7 years old / Student / Dina’s daughter

Genesis is currently in 1st grade. She is always hanging out with her twin sister. 

Ivania Elizabeth Cruz Hernández

7 years old / Student / Dina’s daughter

Ivania is always playing with her sister and she also likes to spend time with her mom.


Their house was built 6 years ago, it has been deteriorating with time and now it has a lot of holes that they’ve tried to cover with plastic and blankets. It is made of mud and wood beams.