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Ryan is a young Brazilian boy who lives with his mother, Ironete, in a small rural community located in the state of Ceara. Their simple home, which is rented, has brick walls, ceramic tile flooring and a clay-tiled roof. It has a tiny bathroom. Running water and electricity are available. The father has abandoned the home and has not been providing any type of financial support for his child. Ironete works long hours as a saleswoman, but her very low wages are far from enough to meet even the most basic needs of the family. Ryan is cheerful, playful and active. He helps his mom by filling the bottles with water. His favorite pastimes include playing soccer and tag. Ryan has been diagnosed as suffering from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; he is under treatment with specialists (psychologist and psychopedagogue) and takes controlling medicines. He attends a primary school and likes math. He dreams of becoming a doctor someday. The family is needy and through your support Ryan and his family have the opportunity to participate in important projects in the areas of health, recreation and education.