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John is a very young Brazilian boy who lives with his parents, Felipe and Maria, and with a sister and a brother, 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. Felipe is unemployed at this time and takes some odd jobs when available; his low income, however, is far from enough to meet basic needs. John is affectionate, cheerful and playful. He likes playing with toy cars in the company of other kids his age. He has a dog he is fond of. John is considered to have good health, in spite of the poor living conditions and diet. He is still too young to attend school. The family is needy and through your support John and his family will have the opportunity to participate in important projects in the areas of health, recreation, education and nutrition.