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Maria is a young Brazilian girl who lives with her parents, Jose and Francisca, in a rural community in the interior of the state of Ceara. Their simple home, which is lent to them, has brick walls, rough cement floors and a clay-tiled roof. It has a simple bathroom. Running water and electricity are available. Jose tries to earn a living as a day laborer in agriculture, but his very low income is far from enough to meet basic needs. Maria is sweet and intelligent. She loves playing with balls and dolls in the company of other girls her age. She has a cat she is fond of. Maria is considered to have good health, in spite of the poor living conditions and diet. She attends nursery school and loves painting and coloring. Through your support Maria and her family will have the opportunity to participate in important projects in the areas of health, education and nutrition.