Bárbara Esmeralda

Name: Bárbara Esmeralda
Avg Family Income in Community: $350.00
Gender: Female
Age: 10
Personality: Cheerful, enthusiastic, optimistic
Interests: Dancing, Playing with toys, Watching television or videos
Siblings:
José Angel, 12, Male
Lives with: Parents
Language: Spanish
School: Yes
Child ID #: 1692546

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Walls: Cement or gravel
Roof: Solid materials
Floor: Prefabricated material
Water source: Well
Level of Overcrowding: Adequate privacy
Access to Internet: Regular
Access to Telephone: Regular

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Children growing up in poverty in Mexico face serious barriers that can limit their opportunities — including unsafe environments, disrupted education, physical and mental health challenges, and few pathways to meaningful work. 

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