Marlene is a native of Puerto Cabezas. She is 27 years old. She is married and has one son, who is a minor. With the goal of offering her family a worthy and secure home, she began the construction of her minifalda home [a house with a cement base and wooden walls] little by little four years ago. She is applying for financing to buy construction materials: iron, cement, sand, and blocks, and to cover the cost of labor. Her dream is to have a home that offers her the necessary conditions.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Pam McMurry. View original language description.