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Maria is a young Brazilian girl who lives with her parents, Jose and Claudenice, and with a younger brother, in a small rural village located in the interior of the state of Ceara, which is a hot and remote region. Their simple home, which is lent to them, has brick walls, rough cement flooring and a clay-tiled roof. It has a tiny bathroom. Running water and electricity are available. Jose works as a house painter and his earnings are far from enough to meet even the most basic needs of his family. Maria is affectionate and polite. Her favorite pastimes include playing tag and hide-and-seek. She has a cat she is fond of. Maria is considered to have good health, in spite of the poor living conditions and diet. She attends a local public primary school and her favorite subject is Portuguese. Her big dream is to become a doctor someday. The family is needy and through your support Maria and her family have the opportunity to participate in important projects in the areas of health, recreation and education.