October 2024 Build Trip

About the family
Marcela is housewife, she doesn't work, she takes care of the house and children. Her son Walter works as a mason along with Luis who doesn't have a job at the moment. Her daughter named Joselin is pregnant and is 15 years old, the father of the child has not take responsibility and left her, she has 8 months of pregnancy. The small children suffer from health problems, but due to the lack of resources it is a bit difficult to pay for medical care. Marcela is also in charge of 2 small grandchildren, since her oldest daughter traveled to the United States as an immigrant to work. The family lives on a piece of land donated to them by the municipality of Pastores. They already have deeds to it. Currently, they live in a house made of metal sheets and a dirt floor which is deteriorated and in poor condition, there are leaks and the cold comes in at night. This family has access to electric service, running water, and drainage. They do not have a kitchen, so they cook in the same room.