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Maria Alice is a young Brazilian girl who lives with her parents, Ivanir and Tatiana, and with two sisters (she is the middle child), in a rural community in the interior of the state of Ceara. Their simple home, which is rented, has brick walls, rough cement flooring and a clay-tiled roof. It has a tiny bathroom. Running water and electricity are available. Ivanir works as a day laborer in agriculture and the family receives a small family allowance from the federal government. Maria Alice is playful, communicative and affectionate. She helps her mom by washing the dishes. Her favorite pastimes include playing tag and hide-and-seek. Maria Alice is considered to have good health, in spite of the poor living conditions and diet. She attends a public elementary school and loves Art. She says that she will be a fashion model when she grows up. The family is needy and through your support Maria Alice and her family have the opportunity to participate in important projects in the areas of health, recreation and education.