Despite hardships, Ginalyn has a strong desire to finish her studies and help her family have a better life. She works hard to get good grades in all subjects. She was ranked #5 in grade 8 and received a medal of recognition in her school. She has a 91% grade point average.

Goals: She wants to become a teacher.

Favorites:  In school, Ginalyn likes math and science.

Family: She lives with her parents and 3 siblings.

Income: The family of 6 lives on less than $6 a day.

Housing: The family lives in a small part of an old warehouse. The warehouse has walls of hollow blocks. The roof is made of corrugated steel sheets. The floor is concrete. The windows are bamboo slats.