KC Mae is passionate about learning and growing so she can accomplish her goals in life. She also has a strong desire to help others. In school, she always works hard and does her best. She received high honors and has a 95% grade point average.

Goals: KC Mae wants to become a civil engineer - or become the best choreography dancer in the world!

Favorites: In school, KC Mae likes Science, Advanced Placement, Math, Filipino and reading books.

Family: KC Mae lives with her parents and 5 siblings.

Income: The family of 8 lives on about $2 a day.

Housing: Their home has walls of bamboo and hollow blocks. The roof is made of nipa leaves and corrugated steel sheets. The floor is packed dirt and concrete. The windows are bamboo slats.