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Henrique is a young Brazilian boy who lives with his mother, Gisele, and with two brothers, in a slum area on the outskirts of a city located in the state of Minas Gerais. Their simple home, which is lent to them, has brick walls, ceramic tile flooring and a concrete slab ceiling. It has a tiny bathroom. Running water and electricity are available. The father has abandoned the home and has not been providing any type of financial support for his children. Gisele works long hours as a saleswoman, but her earnings are far from enough to meet even the most basic needs of her family. Henrique is communicative and cheerful. His pet name is Ririque. He likes playing ball in the company of other kids his age. He has a dog he is fond of. Henrique is considered to have good health, in spite of the poor living conditions and diet. He attends nursery school and loves coloring. He says that he will be a firefighter when he grows up. The family is needy and through your support Henrique and his family have the opportunity to participate in important projects in the areas of health, recreation and education.