Erika Natalia

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My name is Erika Natalia. I am 11 years old. I was born in Bogotá, Colombia, South America. I live with my mother Lilian Rocio, my stepfather Jonny Alexander, my younger brother Sergio and my little sister Stefany. We live in a rented apartment located in southern Bogota, an area where displaced and very poor people live. My real father abandoned my mother when she was pregnant. Hence I do not know him and have not received any support from him. My stepfather and my mother do not have jobs right now. My stepfather is looking for a job and my mother has to stay home to take care of us. Unfortunately, unemployment rates are very high in my country but my parents hope to find a full time job so they can pay debts and cover daily expenses. Not having a job and having to pay utilities, food, transportation and school expenses for my younger brother and me, my family is very short of money. Right now we are using some money my family had saved and also getting support from my grandmother and my uncle to take care of our daily needs.

I am very intelligent and have an extroverted personality. I love going to the park, dancing, rollerblading, singing and going to the swimming pool. I love to eat ice cream, soups and eggs. I am in 4th grade and always get excellent grades. I love to play with my little brother and sister and have a passion for nice clothes and fashion. I want to be able to continue my education because I want to become a teacher or a medical doctor some day and help my family. I am Christian and enjoy Sunday school classes very much. I hope my brother and little sister can also get their education. I have a caring and loving family!