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Jose is the younger brother of #106 Karla Yulisa. He lives in Panajachel with his mother and father. His grandparents also live with him. His grandmother is sick and needs a kidney transplant but the family is unable to afford it. The grandfather is unable to work as he looks after the grandmother at home. Jose's father sells cheese from door to door. Sometimes he makes $100 U.S. a month, sometimes he makes less. Jose's mother works weaving for a project and makes $134 US. a month. Their house and all their possessions were lost last year when Hurricane Stan caused flooding. They have taken a loan out and have rebuilt their house but now they have a big mortgage to pay $74 a month. This does not leave much after food, elec. etc. It will be difficult for them to be able to pay for schooling for Jose this year without help. They also lost all their possessions last year when their house was taken by the river. They have been trying to replace their possessions this year. The mother works in a weaving project making $133.U.S. A month. There are only two children in this family. Karla has a younger brother, Jose Lisandro, 5 yrs old. The grandparents also live with the family. The grandmother is sick and needs a kidney transplant but they are not able to afford treatment for her. Karla's parents are the sole support for the grandparents. They provide the medication, food and clothing for the grandparents as they are unable to work. The grandfather cares for the grandmother at home. |
