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Raony is a young Brazilian boy who lives with his parents, Cicero and Kesia, and with a brother, in a rural community located in the state of Ceara. Their simple home, which is self-owned, has brick walls, rough cement flooring and a clay-tiled roof. It has a tiny bathroom. Running water and electricity are available. Cicero works as a day laborer in agriculture and the family receives a small family allowance from the federal government. Raony is playful, affectionate and intelligent. He helps his mom by putting the toys away. He likes playing with toy cars in the company of other kids his age. Raony is considered to have good health, in spite of the poor living conditions and diet. He attends nursery school and loves painting and coloring. He says that he will be a police officer when he grows up. The family is needy and through your support Raony and his family have the opportunity to participate in important projects in the areas of health, recreation and education.