John studies hard and strives for excellence. He is a good leader (as a class officer) and is an Honor Student with a 90% grade point average.

Goals: He wants to have a permanent job so he can help his family financially.

Favorites: In school, he likes Science, Math and Filipino. He also enjoys playing basketball.

Family: John lives with his parents and one younger sibling.

Income: The family of four lives on about $4.50 a day.

Housing: Their home has bamboo walls. The roof is made of corrugated steel sheets. The floor is dirt. The windows are bamboo slats.