Carmen Gertrudis Hernandez Rodriguez

51 years old / homeowner

Carmen is a stay at home housewife who usually takes care of her family and her house. Her husband Juan was working at the time of the interview, at the new house she will also live with her daughter and 3 grandsons.

Allison Tatiana Diaz Hernández 

15 years old / student / Carmen’s daughter

Allison is usually helping her mom with household chores before doing her homework. 

Carlos Javier Chicas Larin

11 years old / student / Carmen’s grandson

Carlos likes to play at home and spend time with his mom.


Their house is in bad condition, it is made out of bahareque (mud bricks) and the roof as well is in bad condition so they are in need of a better and proper place to live. The dust that comes out from the house also affects their health.