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Viviane is a young Brazilian girl who lives with her parents, Francisco and Carliane, and with a younger brother, in a rural community in the interior of the state of Ceara. Their simple home has brick walls, rough cement floors and a clay-tiled roof. It is self-built and has a tiny bathroom. Water is carried from a dam. Electricity is available. Francisco works as a day laborer in agriculture when available and the family receives a small family allowance from the federal government. Viviane is intelligent and affectionate. She runs errands for her mom. Her favorite pastimes include playing house and with dolls. She has a dog she is passionately fond of. Viviane is considered to have good health, in spite of the poor living conditions and diet. She attends a local public school and her favorite subject is Portuguese. Her wish is to be a doctor when she grows up. Through your support Viviane and her family will have the opportunity to participate in important projects in the areas of health, education and nutrition.