Wendy Johana, Age 13

This is the first photo of Wendy that I ever saw, and it captivated me immediately. Who wouldn't want to get to know, and want to help, this young woman? She looks so happy and full of fun- like she's right in the middle of a big laugh.
Wendy Johana is 13 years old. She comes from Cartagena, Colombia. Her birthday is October 3, 1997. She is 4'10" tall and weighs 77 lbs. Wendy attends school and especially enjoys art and science classes. In her free time she likes to listen to music, play with dolls, dance, and sing. Her chores at home are sweeping and running errands.
Wendy lives with her parents and two younger siblings. The family must survive on an income of $125 a month. Father Wilman earns a living as a street vendor, while mother Martha is a homemaker. Younger brother Camilo is 9 years old, and younger sister Loraina is ten.
The family's home consists of a living room, one bedroom, and a kitchen. The walls are concrete, the floor is tile, and the roof is "corrugated tile" (I'm not sure what that is). Cooking is done on a gas stove. Electricity is available, and there is running water and a toilet in the home.