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Ana is a young Brazilian girl who lives with her parents, Francisco and Claudiana, on the outskirts of a small town 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. Electricity is available. Water is carried from a well. Both the parents do some subsistence farming when available and the family receives a small family allowance from the federal government. Ana is calm, affectionate and intelligent. 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. Ana is considered to have good health, in spite of the poor living conditions and diet. She attends a local public primary school and her favorite subject is History. Her big dream is to become a doctor someday. The family is needy and through your support Ana and her family have the opportunity to participate in important projects in the areas of health, recreation, education and nutrition.