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This is Kevin. He is a sweet, playful and joyful boy who grows up in the city of Oruro, nestled in the Andes Mountains at an elevation of over 3,700 meters above sea level. His main interest is to play with balls. Whether it is a soccer ball, basketball, or even a bouncy rubber ball, he cannot resist the joy that comes from rolling, bouncing, and throwing them around. He lives with his parents and 2 siblings in a small house made of adobe walls and corrugated metal roof. They lack proper sanitation services. His father earns a living as a bricklayer, while his mother runs the home. The family makes around US $ 260.00 per month. The income that the family receives is minimal and insufficient to meet all of their basic family needs. Poverty is a daily reality for most Bolivian children, as they lack the necessary resources to grow. If nothing is done to change the situation, the story of this child will likely repeat itself.