Marta Odilia Arevalo

40 years old/ homeowner 

She is a homemaker and takes care of her children at home. Four additional people will be living with her; however, they were not present at the residence at the time of the interview. These individuals are her children: Karina (18 years old), Estefany (12 years old), Danilo (6 years old), and Kevin (20 years old).

José Antonio Rivas

46 years old / farmer / Marta’s husband 

José makes a lot of effort to be able to provide for his family.

Melvin Antonio Arévalo 

11 years old / student/ Marta’s son

Melvin likes going to school because he gets to see his friends and play with them.

Genesis Nicol Rivas Arévalo

2 years old / Marta’s daughter 


They have been living in the same house for over 11 years now. But everything has become dusty and moldy as the walls are made of sheet metal and wooden beams. They need to have a proper place to live.