Angelyn lives over 4 miles from school, but attends school daily. She does well in all subjects and studies hard to maintain good class standing. She participates in many school activities. She is the class information officer, won a heart making contest, ranked #6 in grade 8 and received a medal in her school recognition program. She has a 91% grade point average.

Goals: Angelyn wants to finish her studies and become a teacher.

Favorites: In school, she likes Science and English.

Family: Angelyn lives with her mother, stepfather, grandmother and two younger step brothers.

Income: The family of 6 lives on about $5 a day.

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