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Maria Daniele is a young Brazilian girl who lives with her mother, Deuzilene; a sister and her husband, Maria and Ronaldo, and with two nephews and a niece, in a small rural village located in the interior of the state of Ceara, which is a hot and remote region. Their simple home has brick walls, rough cement floors and a clay-tiled roof. It is self-built and has a tiny bathroom. Water is carried from a well. Ronaldo works as a day laborer in agriculture when available and the family receives a small family allowance from the federal government. Maria Daniele is intelligent and playful. She helps her mom by filling the bottles with water. Her favorite pastimes include playing tag and riding a bike. She is fond of animals. Maria Daniele is considered to have good health, in spite of the poor living conditions and diet. She attends a local public school and her favorite subject is History. Her big dream is to become a veterinarian someday. Through your support Maria Daniele and her family will have the opportunity to participate in important projects in the areas of health, education and nutrition.