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Francisca is a young Brazilian girl who lives with her mother, Antonia, in a rural community in the interior of 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 dam. The father has abandoned the home and has not been providing any type of financial support for his child. Antonia receives a very small family allowance from the federal government, which is far from enough to meet basic needs. Francisca is cheerful, communicative and affectionate. She loves playing house and with dolls in the company of other girls her age. She also enjoys dancing. Francisca 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 Math. She says that she will be a doctor when she grows up. The family is needy and through your support Francisca and her family have the opportunity to participate in important projects in the areas of health, recreation, education and nutrition.