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Joao is a young Brazilian boy who lives with his mother, Elania, and with a brother and an uncle, in a rural community in the interior of the state of Ceara. Their simple home, which is lent to them, has brick walls, ceramic tile floors and a clay-tiled roof. It has a simple bathroom. The father has abandoned the home and has not been providing any type of financial support for his children. Francisco (uncle) is unemployed at this time. Elania takes some odd jobs as an unskilled laborer when available (she is unemployed at this time) and the family receives a small family allowance from the federal government. Joao is intelligent and polite. He helps his mom by putting away items like toys and shoes. He likes playing with balls and toy cars in the company of other kids his age. He has a dog he is fond of. Joao is considered to have good health, in spite of the poor living conditions and diet. He attends kindergarten and loves painting and coloring. Through your support Joao and his family will have the opportunity to participate in important projects in the areas of health, education and nutrition.