Carlos Alberto

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Carlos Alberto is 13 years old. His family is made up of five members: his mother, his three sisters and himself. His father was killed when he was 5 years old and since then his mother is responsible for the sustainability of the family. The house where he lives belonged to his grandfather. Although his family does not have to pay rent, utilities are usually very expensive. Janeth, his mother, does not have a full time job. Factors such as age, lack of education and high unemployment rates make it difficult for her to get the job she needs. Since there are not many job opportunities for her, she works two or three days during the week, usually cleaning families’ houses. The family’s income comes from the work Janeth is able to do daily. Usually she gets USD $70 dollars per week, but only when she can work most week days. This amount is not enough to cover expenses such utilities, food, clothing, transportation, health and school.

Carlos Alberto and two of his sisters are currently going to a public school. Carlos Alberto is in 7th grade. His favorite subject is computer class. Carlos Alberto does not have a computer at home so her mother has to pay when he or his sisters have to use a computer or the Internet. During his spare time Carlos Alberto likes playing soccer with his neighborhood friends and he also likes to read. Regardless of the financial difficulties of his family, Carlos Alberto dreams of becoming a medical doctor or becoming a member of the Colombian National Army. His dream is to be able to buy a house where her mother and his sisters can live.