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Isabel is a young Brazilian girl who lives with her parents, Francisco and Debora, and with a sister and a brother, in the state of Ceara. Their simple home, which is self-owned, has brick walls, ceramic tile flooring and a clay-tiled roof. It has a tiny bathroom. Running water and electricity are available. Francisco works as a computer technician and Debora as an attendant; the combined income, however, is hardly enough to meet basic needs. Isabel is lively, curious, talkative and affectionate. She helps her mom by putting away items like toys and dishes. She loves playing house and with dolls in the company of other girls her age. She has a cat she is fond of. Isabel is considered to have good health, in spite of the poor living conditions and diet. She attends nursery school and loves painting and coloring. The family is needy and through your support Isabel and her family will have the opportunity to participate in important projects in the areas of health, recreation, education and nutrition.