Ana Roselia Ventura de Mejia

43 years old / homeowner 

Ana works alongside her husband and her older children. They all work together as farmers so that they can provide for the family. They mostly harvest corn and beans. 

José Adalberto Mejía Muñoz

52 years old / farmer / Ana’s husband 

They have been married for over 25 years.

Ana María Mejía Ventura 

23 years old / farmer / Ana’s daughter 

Ana goes out to work with her mother and her dad, but when she is at home she helps her mom with household chores and to take care of her brothers.

José Alexander Mejía Ventura

18 years old / student / Ana’s son 

José enjoys going to school and in the future, he would like to help his parents by having a job.

Silvia del Rosario Mejía Ventura

14 years old / student / Ana’s daughter 

Silvia does household chores when she comes back from school.

María del Carmen Mejía Ventura

11 years old / student / Ana’s daughter

Maria likes to play with her youngest sister.

Anelys Del Milagro Mejía Ventura

2 years old / Ana’s daughter


The property where they are living is owned by Ana 's father, but they will build the new house at a different place. But they have been living in the same community for over 24 years. Their house is not in the best condition.