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Mariella Jeanell, or MJ for short, is under the care of her maternal grandparents while her mother works in the capital city as a saleslady. They are living in a house built from light materials, in a coastal community. They have their electrical connection and buy drinking water from their neighbors. Her grandfather is their main provider. He is a fisherman, while MJs grandmother manages their small sari-sari store. Each month, they acquire an income of $100.00 but it falls behind the needs of a family of 8. Although giving all their efforts, the family is still worried that they might not be able to save enough for MJ’s future. MJ is enrolled in primary school near their residence. She is now good at reading and understanding short stories their teacher reads for them. MJ loves to bond with her classmates. She enjoys playing with dolls, playhouses, and even toy cars! She is fond of anything pink. Her favorite foods are fried fish, chicken feet, and mixed vegetables. MJ is not yet sure of what she wants to be when she grows up, but your sponsorship can inspire MJ to dream big and achieve it regardless of challenges.