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Rael is a very young Brazilian boy who lives with his grandmother, Maria Lucineide; mother, Deborah, and with a cousin, on the outskirts of a city located in the state of Ceara. Their simple home has brick walls, ceramic tile floors and a clay-tiled roof. It is rented and has a tiny bathroom. The father has never provided any financial assistance whatsoever. Maria Lucineide works hard as a domestic servant but her very low earnings are far from enough to meet even the most basic needs of the family. Rael is a sweet and calm baby boy. He crawls all over the floor and stands on his feet without support for a little while. He takes bottles as well as solid foods like corn pap and vegetable soup. He likes playing with colorful and noisy toys. Rael is considered to have good health, in spite of the poor living conditions and diet. Through your support Rael and his family will have the opportunity to participate in important projects in the areas of health, education and nutrition.